As we arrived at the caravan on the plot in Glynarthen yesterday afternoon the reason for the powerful aroma became clear in the shape of the slurry spreader depositing its load onto the field next to us!
It was soon followed by a large flock of gulls (nothing exceptional but a couple of black headed in stunning summer plumage), about 40 rook with numerous carrion crows and jackdaws.
The highlight, however, was a flock of 16 lapwings. They were absolutely stunning – iridescent in the afternoon sun. We’ve not seen any in this location before.
Later, they were joined by a mixed flock of fieldfare and redwing, also beautifully illuminated in the low, late afternoon light.
We have readily forgiven the muck spreader and are even now looking forward to an early revisit!
(PS. Sorry about the late posting but the mobile broadband was sadly inoperable (again!!) yesterday, All this talk of 4G and super-fast broadband is a bit of a sad joke here I’m afraid!! Apologies for the rant!)
Roger Watkins