tchagra
Tuesday 19th August 2003, 20:11
Evening All
Got out early before first light.Had a number of ringing lanes to clear that had to be abandoned during the main part of our summer.
At this time of year ,as it is a riverine site ,is used by the Spanish and Gibraltarians for picnics and other irritating actives such as quad biking,esp at weekends,so not worth putting up with all the hassel.
Beautiful early this am,a flock of Bee Eaters over,so high could not even see them,makes me feel sad really,Hardly seems long since they arrived in April.
A juv.Golden Oriole was calling for its parents in nearby Eucalyptus trees but did not reveal itself.
Dead calm and very hot again today,no raptor movement this area.
This evening put up nets ready and furled for the early morning stint at my private olive grave.
Saw a Short Toed Eagle on a pylon,devouring its tea,a nice juicy snake,by now it was 19.00hrs.,so hotfoot hame to get my dinner too.Early start in the morning,up at 05.00 hrs.
"Your Spanish Correspondent"
Got out early before first light.Had a number of ringing lanes to clear that had to be abandoned during the main part of our summer.
At this time of year ,as it is a riverine site ,is used by the Spanish and Gibraltarians for picnics and other irritating actives such as quad biking,esp at weekends,so not worth putting up with all the hassel.
Beautiful early this am,a flock of Bee Eaters over,so high could not even see them,makes me feel sad really,Hardly seems long since they arrived in April.
A juv.Golden Oriole was calling for its parents in nearby Eucalyptus trees but did not reveal itself.
Dead calm and very hot again today,no raptor movement this area.
This evening put up nets ready and furled for the early morning stint at my private olive grave.
Saw a Short Toed Eagle on a pylon,devouring its tea,a nice juicy snake,by now it was 19.00hrs.,so hotfoot hame to get my dinner too.Early start in the morning,up at 05.00 hrs.
"Your Spanish Correspondent"