Normandy..... We will find them on the beaches!!

We will find them out to Sea..

Ok, so that's not exactly what Churchill said, but when have I ever made sense?

I have this week off, so the main activity is getting some miles in on the bike, but after 5 hours over the weekend - Monday was a Rest Day.. So it was time to bump up the Yearlist.. and... on a sunny day too!

Normandy / Pennington area was the plan.. Have a wonder around there and try and catch the Downton White Tailed Eagle on the way home.. Blashford hopefully if the Eagle played properly.. hmmmm.

A pair of Shelduck

There was a flock of over 100 Brent Geese that were feeding in the shallow waters.

They made a great sound.

Scaup!! 2 female birds.. very pleased to see these rare birds.


Grey Plover. 1st time I've seen on of these too.. There were plenty on the shoreline.

A punk like Cormorant.

So that was Normandy.. and a little stroll towards Butts and Keyhaven.

With the clock ticking I decided to head to Downton for the White Tailed Eagle.. which coincidentally is now being shown on BBC1 (south).

Well, no doubt they will find it in TV Land..

I spent an hour scanning the trees and countryside around Hordle but no joy.

Met some really nice people so the hour did go quickly despite the cold.

As it was late - Blashford didn't happen, but maybe Friday...

Tomorrow sees another adventure.. East Hants next..