| After some drinking last night, it was a slow and lazy morning of newspapers, orange juice and two bars of chocolate (a Boost bar and Munchies). To be honest, I quite relished the prospect of making this morning an example for the rest of my day, but I had an appointment with two non bird-watching friends (yes, I do have some!), Rosie and Becky. They wanted to visit a location near Colliestion called Old Slains Castle, a location of special interest for me as it is a known haunt of many sea-birds, including the Elder Finch!
Well, there was no Elder Finch today, but I did hear many, many seagulls, and to my delight spotted my first Double-backed Finch of the year. That's no. 133 for 2006. It was perched on a small mound, oblivious to my nearby crouching presence. Only Rosie making some noise finally disturbed it.
Lewy will be stomping mad when he hears I spotted a double-back!
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