What have you seen

Full of envy GL. The change of viewpoint has certainly improved the end result. Having the sun at your back makes a world of difference to the quality of shot. 

Our usual patch for the SEO's (Aust Warth, between the two severn crossings) has been empty so far this year, still hoping or may have to have a day trip somewhere, nearest is about 40 miles away at present.

BM, you are quite right, having the sun behind makes a world of difference.  Amazed that many other 'experts' remained in place with the sun in front or to the side....

In the morning I was watching a family of Otters, but the sun was dead in front of me and the Otters were mostly blotted out by the brightness, still nice though to be that close.

I am taking a rest from the SEO's....my wife called me a 'Twitcher' the other day...she knows how to hurt.

Not bad for one day though.

Decent day along the Whafe....a couple of female Goosanders, numerous Grey Herons and Dippers, and a glimpse of what I think was a Mink. Back on site it was pleasing to see a pair of Long Tailed Tits on the feeder I put up when we arrived yesterday.

A couple of great spots there, GL

More birdlife  along the Wharfe today. Multiple pairs of Mallards, a few Herons, a pair of Goosanders, Grey Wagtails, Trees Creeper, a GSW hammering away, and most surprisingly about 100 Mandarin Ducks!!

GL where did you see the SEO or is it a closely guarded secret.?  I saw one at Oulton Marshes but it was flying away directly into the sun 

It's such a closely guarded secret....but I'm going to take a risk and tell you.....Hardley Staithe...........

In actual fact it's no secret at all.

BM....I have a question which I will post in Hobbies section.

A common seal has been seen on one of the lakes at Nene Park

For the last fortnight or so we've seen 2 blue tits looking at, and going in to, the nesting box.  This happens a few times every day.  I thought it was rather early to start looking where to build a nest, but perhaps the mildish weather has something to do with it?  Never seen them doing that this early in the year.

Went to Hardley Staite this morning. No owls but did see Marsh Harriers, Kestrel, Heron, Cormorant and also heard a Sky Lark.

Never been here before so thanks GL