Tuesday 23rd August (The Rain did not Appear)


Mr. Kite looked out of his bedroom window expecting to see a wet road and damp pavements as rain was forecast. However it was dry so Mr. Kite took a trip to Atcham where Mallards and Canadian Geese sat on the waters edge. The Rooks in Attingham Park looked happy feeding on the grassy surface along with Jackdaws.

Soon Mr. Kite was at The Mire looking over the shallow pool where the usual gulls and water-fowl fed. To cut a long story short Mr. Kite searched very closely looking to recognise the species there and the least common was a Green Sandpiper.

With a little breeze Mr. Kite had a good trip along country lanes.

In the evening Mr. Kite cycled to Venus Pool. If the water continues to evaporate it will soon be known as Venus. Tonight the waders included Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper and Ringed Plover. A Sparrowhawk stirred all the birds as it flew over and a Little Egret landed amongst the black Cormorants to lighten things up.

After a good day watching birds and cycling Mr. Kite enjoyed a tipple of Tetley tea. Cheers.