Sunday 18 April 2010

Canine Canford

An impressive movement of dog's bowels over Canford Heath this morning, with evidence of at least one under every bush. Also a few Dartford Warblers and Roe Deer showing themselves, at least until the canine invasion picked up pace. Plenty of singing Siskin, Willow Warblers and Great Spotted Woodpeckers around too. No sign of any Sand Lizard, which I am increasingly convinced are mythical, having failed to find any in two years of searching. Refreshingly, there were much better behaved dogs and owners in Baiter Park later this afternoon, where a calling Whimbrel flying over was the first of the year for me and a 'lifer' for my 6 year old son. A good 'cycle tick'!