7th May- Nothing changes

Yet again the weather is not looking good-dark clouds and it is just starting to rain.Undeterred I grab my camera and binoculars and make my way to Hillhead. It's 6am and the morning is well underway.
As I arrive there are already a few birders doing a sea watch along the foreshore. I myself manage to get a quick shot of this Common Tern before I head off up the canal path.

The path itself is very muddy and in places just keeping upright is a bonus. I stop at an opening in the hedge row to view the meadows. I spot something sitting on a fence post way in the distance. After checking with binoculars I relise it is a Hobby.

After taking a few distance shots I carry on towards Titchfield village. On a dull morning this Marsh Marigold adds a splash of colour to the bankside.

One plant to stay well clear of is the Hemlock deadly to humans and livestock.

It's starting to rain now and not wanting to get too wet I decide to head back to the car. The rain did not seem to deter  these two Blue Tits 

As I reach the foreshore I notice four or five birds feeding in the grass by the car park. A common place to find Linnets.

Just before I leave I have one final scan of the reeds and brambles which produces this Whitethroat which for me is a season tick.