Wednesday 13th July (Less Work and More Bird-watching)


Mr. Kite looked out of his bedroom window into a dappled grey sky. It was neither rain nor shine but today Mr. Kite was having a few hours bird-watching with his 'birding companion'.

So at ten o'clock The Incapacitants started a birding competition. The guestimates were 'Mr. Kite's birding companion; forty two: Mr. Kite; forty five'. With Blackbird, Wood Pigeon and House Sparrow soon counted The Incapacitants reached The Rea Brook in Meole Village and a few more birds ticked off; then onto Sharpstone Quarry, Berrington Pool and Venus Pool.

To cut a long story short The Incapacitants had a good bike ride, watched some colourful birds including Common Whitethroats and Yellowhammer. The tally for the trip was thirty-one; so the competition was a draw.

Luckily The Incapacitants were responsible today and did not end up having a few pints. Mr. Kite went home and watched 'Etape 11 of Le Tour de France' before working on the kitchen sink.

After a good day Mr. Kite had a tipple of Tetley tea. Cheers from Mr. Kite.