Busy day today. Went back to Wick Court to update my Bird Count and try to take a picture of the Little Owl. Ground very wet, after a while I saw the owl in the tree but the leaves made the shot difficult. Walked along the hedge row to see if I could get a better picture. Eventually got back to my original view. Was about to click away and the little so and so disappeared! I will try again next week! Cycled back into Stonehouse this afternoon to work with the others on the presentation. Was pleased with our efforts-Tuesday is our big day!

Yesterday I was incensed after walking to the 100 acre to find the  gate padlocked from the canal. I have been doing this walk for years and I am getting fed up with land owners getting grants and when the 10 years are up shutting off access. I am going to fight this one! I have taken lots of children bird watching across those fields and was supposed to be taking an 86-year-old next week! Letters will fly off to the landowners and possibly the press. We are still living under Norman rule 1,000 years on! That land was snatched by the sword in 1066! Will keep the blog updated on the battle!