That meant, when I eventually emerged - a short day in Shropshire and there was only bird to show from it - a Whooper Swan on the fishing pool from VP reserve.
The Mute Swans seemed to tolerate it's presence.....

But it spent most of the time in the company of Canada Geese


Until I managed to single it out from the other residents....


Clocks go back tonight and I need to go forward - out of County! Wonder if the Squacco Heron in Notts will stick?