Contrasts

From a field ringing with the calls of Pink Footed Geese last week,and 15 Redwing feeding on the pasture whilst sheltering from the howling gales on Wednesday,Thursday produced one Wheatear also near our house.A walk  up College Valley on Friday was rewarded with House Martin,Swallows,Chiffchaff ,Willow Warbler, a pair of magnificently gaudy Grey Wagtails ,more Wheatear and a Tawny Owl.Driving past Routin  Linn yesterday a female Redstart flew across the road.What will next week bring?