Inside Orkney
This afternoon, October 3rd 2013 Inside Orkney was incorporated as a Limited Company. I am the Chairman, Babs is the Managing Director. Fair well new baby. We will do our best to see you grow.
Category: good times
Dusty
This blog has become neglected for which I apologise to the stalwart reader (s). Things in general are getting better. Loads of problems but most have solutions. New Skipper fot the Misty Isle in place and she will start fishing again the early Spring. Hooray !
Will give a photo update to EH soon. It is going to be incredible.
take good care and all who sail with you !
Five Stars
We got a Five Star grading for the Byre today. Good.
Lots, so much to say that I can’t say it. Will update properly on a dreeky day. EH underway, roof imminent.
Blissful
On Sunday we had our last Winter birdwalk. After 7 months of cold often wet sometimes tough outings (though always very rewarding) the April walk is like a reward. 15c, blue skies, light winds. Orkney sparkling, with the birds responding. The walk was looking for Summer migrants on the East Coast of Deerness, from Dingieshowe beach to Ayres Point.
First we saw Sandwich Turns, newly arrived from Africa, fishing with spectacular grace. Then the Swallows again back from Africa; we were looking out for Wheatears. These White Arses are simply exquisite. Like the Turns and Swallows, back from Africa for the long Summer feeding days.
We had a great picnic in a sheltered spot, positively sunbathing. We went on to see Purple Sandpipers, Whimbrel, Short Eared Owl, Kestral, Turnstones, Ringed Plovers and many others.
A great way to finish the Winter walks.
London
Flew down for my brother’s 5oth birfday with Lorraine on the 17th, back on the 21st. Had a game of golf at Sunningdale on the 18th, old times. Wasn’t totally useless for a retired golfer, last time was three years ago. Two pars, one birdie, one big drive. Short game sound and putting pretty good, but no real desire to play again.
That evening went to IMAC cinema at Waterloo. Absolutely incredible. Saw Rolling stones documentary. Mick Jaggers face 60ft high is a bit like the grand canyon, Keith Richards face at that scale like a post apocalyptic wasteland. This morning they have gone to church, i am having a lazy Sunday, then Indian Lunch; hooray ! it will have to last a long time but real Indian food ! Can’t wait.
May go to RMS golf club later on to see if any one is about.
Brian has held the fort back at Heddle, hopefully all is OK.
Big place, London.
birding
On Sunday we had our penultimate Winter birdwalk, crossing the Rendall valley from Firth School to Hackland Kirk, about 7 miles or so of easy going. Highlights were Short Eared Owl and Kestral close encounters, Snipe, Redwing, Snow Buntings, Pintail Ducks and Golden Plovers.
A big flock of Pink footed geese (2-300) and of course thousands of Greylags. Less acclaimed perhaps but wonderful to see in iridescent dress hundred of dancing Lapwings accompanied us most of the way.
