After many years of not going to the Bird Fair we all said we would go this year so very early on Sunday we set off for the fair. We had a great day and it was nice too see people we not seen in some time and the celebrities of the bird world and televison like Bill Oddie. We also did some birding and got two Osprey and some cracking Black Terns. Also me and martin have been looking for weeks for Alder Tongue Fungus and when we walking towards one of the hides I looked across at a Alder and there it was staight in front of me and on looking closer found one more on the tree. We found the Reserve a great place to birdwatch and also found two late swifts and a Osprey just sitting there enjoying the afternoon sunshine. We also bumped in too our old guide and friend from Gambia JJ which was the highlight of the trip and great to catch up on whats been happen on the Osprey project and what's going on back in Gambia.
I still cannot believe that Rob did not book to go to Finland or that matter buy a round of tea.
ReplyDeleteCheaper to go to Finland than buy a round of teas at the Bird Fair!
ReplyDeleteQuite true Rob.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet up with the 3 Valleys crew at the BF. Didn't spend much after I was fleeced for a burger or get any selfies with TV celebs, however we did a free cup of coffee at some Columbian stand! Says a lot for Cardiff birders…..
ReplyDeleteWe managed a free beer at the Bird Holidays stand, well three of the lads did someone had to make do with flavoured water.
ReplyDeleteDid that man standing next to Bill Oddie make his hair stand on end !!!.
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