The sun was shining as we drove to Keyhaven, stopping at the bakery shop near Beaulieu, to buy something for lunch. The lady in the shop noticed my accent and was telling me how much she enjoys Ulster Frys and Irish stew!! Her favourite soda farls come from Irwins bakery, in my home town. Made me remember back to when my Mum used to buy us cream cookies from Irwins.....they were to die for. I wonder if they still make them and if they taste as good as they did back then??
brent goose
We arrived in Keyhaven at midday and began our walk along the sea wall to Pennington. A cettis warbler was heard near the reeds by the free carpark, I often hear one in that spot.
I do love Keyhaven, especially at this time of the year with the brent geese, teal, wigeon and shoveller on the lagoons. There were some golden plovers on Keyhaven Lagoon - a new bird for me.
shoveller duck
Down at the jetty we met Steve, a very nice, helpful, birder. He pointed out an eider, a couple of black-necked grebes, an early female goldeneye and some red breasted mergansers on the Solent. We also met a nice couple from Wokingham who suggested some places to see Bitterns if we were ever in Berkshire. Next time we’re up that way we'll have a look.
coot
I’m not surprised we spend so much time at Keyhaven.......lovely scenery, lots of birds and very helpful birders.....definitely my favourite place to go birding.
146. golden plover
147. black-necked grebe
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