Sussex Scrapbook
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Wildlife walks throughout the year
Sunday 26th February 2006
Pulborough Brooks
We decided on another quick jaunt to Pulborough Brooks to once again try to see
the Hawfinch that has been seen there recently. It was really cold but clear and
bright with periods of sunshine that gave stunning views of the brooks.
The Hawfinch was seen, but unfortunately not by us! We did see some Redwings
though. They always appear in the middle of winter. Last year when they arrived
they brought a load of Waxwings with them. We are hoping to see some of them
again this year as well.
There are spring plants starting to pop up everywhere, including bluebells,
primroses and ferns.
On the way home the bike decided to play up. All of the electrics kept going
dead and I had no tools on me. We ended up in a layby contemplating a phone call
to the RAC. Luckily I managed to get it started and we nursed it home. I had
already come to the conclusion that it was a bad battery connection and so I
cleaned all the terminals and I think it is ok now. Tomorrows ride to work will
tell for sure.
These guys do a great job at
Pulborough of keeping all the grasses down so that the brooks don't get chock
full.
This is Lords & Ladies (Arum
maculatum) sprouting through the leaves.
The top field. From this picture you
can't tell that it was ****ing freezing!
Then back to the barn for a warm up.