Yes indeedy, I notched up a visit to my 5th different patch already this year, with a random spot check at Boghall this very afternoon.
As the proclaimers often proclaim, there were few birds on patch. Although they tried quite hard, they couldn't prevent me from picking out a couple of tree sparrows, which was nice.
Much of the visit revealed feck all, while the proclaimers regaled me with tales of where they regularly find such wonders as chiffchaff and willow warbler.
Ignoring some stonechats, I was quite surprised when the proclaimers proclaimed "stonechat!" quite excitedly. Apparently its good to get them in the fields in January, as they are normally up on the hill later in the year. I was certainly relieved not to have to go anywhere near the hill, so that was a bonus.
All too soon, the spot check was over. All appears to be in order. I could find no evidence of percentage fixing or erroneous claims.
Until the next time!
Seppy
Some 24 hours after your departure, and after the wind had dropped a bit, the local tawny owls started calling.
ReplyDeleteAnd round here we don't stop for tree sparrows.
And we are delighted to hear that we passed the anti-corruption spot check at such a bargain price too. Things must be tough for you since you left your old job.
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