Had my lunch of incredibly hot (spicy) vegetable soup parked in a dispersal bay at the old wartime RAF station at Harrowbeer near Yelverton today and was rewarded by a display of formation flying by the around 40 of the local Starlings. I would have enjoyed it more had my eyes not been streaming due to the effects of the chili in my soup. I am hoping it was a misinterpretation of the recipe and the amounts of spice involved rather than an assassination attempt by a disgruntled wife.
I also saw my first Mistle Thrush of the year hopping around right in front of the car. As usual the camera was in the boot so didn't bother trying to get out of the car to get it, partly because of the noise scaring the bird and partly because it is the Canon G10 whose innards I rearranged on holiday last year and keep in the car for grab shots until it finally gives up on me. The zoom range is such that unless the bird lands within a couple of feet it is the usual anonymous blob.
It did provide me with very good views and was very successful in pecking some poor invertebrates out of the sodden turf in the area.
Other than that just the usual cast.
Back to the office for the rest of the afternoon to day-dream about a good weekend.
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