The lack of posts since the new year is entirely deliberate. I like to set myself a challenge at the beginning of each year and I intend to spend 2019 hammering my other patch, Morton Bagot.
It was good to go out on a high though. 2018 produced quite a smattering of good birds, mostly at Arrow Valley Lake. Highlights included Slavonian Grebe, Kittiwake, and Dunlin in March, Goldeneye from November, and a Black-throated Diver in December.
I will still be putting my moth trap out. The plan is for once a month targeting warmer nights. My January night about 10 days ago produced nothing at all.
Lyn has been stuck in hospital from just before New Year, but I'm pleased to say she was allowed home yesterday. I am now fussing over her while she regains her strength. So its garden birds only for a day or two.
My next post is likely to be in late February (unless a Waxwing intervenes).
