Geese

Today's the day ............................ for a fly-past

Battalions of (probably) Pink-footed geese flying over our house this morning on their way inland from the Solway Firth.

For some reason they seem to be working to a slightly different timetable this winter - and it's been quite difficult to catch them in action.  You always used to see them in the sky at first light - and then they would return around four o'clock-ish in the afternoon.  Now, it all seems to have shifted by a few hours so that it is often completely dark before you hear those unmistakable clarion calls, signalling a fly-past.

Whatever time it happens though, it is always a sight and sound that fills your heart with joy ....................