In the weeks since my last post I've changed both my job and all of my camera equipment. While both changes are very different, they've both been hugely positive and this last fortnight in particular I've felt a sense of calm in my life usually only experienced in brief moments. Some time off between the job move and a period with no camera at all resulted in some days out birdwatching with just the binoculars, or sometimes a sound recorder too. I've started to wonder why it's taken me so long to explore the true breadth of this hobby, perhaps it's to do with my age and where I am in my life in terms of how I think and perceive the world. Perhaps it's best not to overthink this, and simply embrace it!
I've picked out four photos below taken at different places, all of which I've been to before but not at this time of year and sometimes just for the walk. In particular, last night's evening walk from St. Clement's church to the Turf Hotel was incredibly exciting as we saw so many different waders. Overjoyed though I was to see a bar-tailed godwit in summer plumage, the group of dunlins and little plovers that we followed along the shoreline ultimately stole the show with their fascinating feeding habits, intricate interactions and distinct calls.
