and finally for this catch up a real corker for the county

I had heard the news on the grapevine at around 17:30 that the first confirmed Bee-eater for the county was over by Condover, all night I was hoping it was a stayer as it would be the following day before I had chance to see this wonderful bird. 06:30 I was under way, praying the frost had not shifted it. On arrival another watcher was on the bird and what a bird it was the early morning light was spot on and the colours really glowed as the sun hit it full on and the result follows.

As you can imagine the rest of the day really was a disappointment after that, with a trawl of the local area producing nowt of interest.

Cheers Paul