The Amigos assemble at Slimbridge
Some days in the field are all about the birds. Others are about the people you share them with. And then, every so often, you’re lucky enough to get both wrapped up in one wonderfully daft, laughter-filled bundle of a day. Today at WWT Slimbridge was exactly that. The Three Amigos assembled once again: myself, Paul Joy and Nicola Johns. Armed with good (Nikon/Olympus) and bad cameras (Always Canon), and an impressive supply of questionable jokes, we were ready for whatever the wetlands decided to throw at us. The weather, for once, played along beautifully, and despite the heavy rain forecast, it remained dry, but the clouds were dark and threatening. Naturally, the rain waited politely until we were safely inside the Tudor Arms later that afternoon. The nature gods were kind to us, amigos. From the first steps onto the reserve, the day fizzed with easy banter and shared anticipation. There’s something special about birding with friends who don’t just tolerate your excitement but...
