Millichen

As mentioned last week, Millichen can be good for waders in autumn (yes it's autumn folks!)particularly if the 'flood' holds water. So after the rain of the last few days, I was confident that there would be some areas under water, even if not 'flooded.' With the forecast being good for the next few days, I thought I should pay a visit this morning before everything dried out. I am pleased to say there was some water............................................

albeit, not much more than a big puddle! The brown shapes to the left of the picture, they had to be waders, well no; they were just 10 sleepy Mallard.

It was hard work this morning but I did eventually see 24 bird species, 2 Brown Hares and 4 species of butterfly. Again there were lots of Green-veined Whites...........................

and a couple of scruffy Meadow Brown..............................................

This also caught my eye, feeding next to the Green-veined White ..........

The highlight, however, was getting another view of a Grasshopper Warbler and managing a record shot...............................................................................................

So, no waders, but it is just a matter of time!