A sociable few days. Lovely party at the Swinglers to see in the New Year. Weather on New Year’s day was great and we had a super walk round the gravel pits.

Went for a decent ride today nearly 20 miles, first one for a while because I was unwell in that spell up to Christmas. Also met Alfie at Wick Court for a bird count. He proudly showed me his new telescope!

We are off up to Lancashire tomorrow -cheap hotel and two days at Leighton Moss -hopefully will see Otters and Bitterns!