SLIMBRIDGE PART III

 

One of the most spectacular Meteor Showers of the year peaks this week, offering sky-gazers the chance to see dozens of ‘shooting stars’ illuminate the night sky. The Quadrantids are set to peak on 3 - 4 January 2023, but the first meteors have already begun to pepper the Earth’s atmosphere. The phenomenon is a result of the Earth passing through the debris left behind the asteroid (196256) 2003 EH1, which was first observed by Chinese astronomers more than 500 years ago. Anyone hoping to see the first major meteor shower of the year will not need any specialist equipment, however clear skies are essential. Don’t know about that as right now we cannot even see the Tennis Court 20 yards away!

WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE

at large

and others in the pen.

SNOW GOOSE

feeding.

WILLOW
last year's growth and strangely only a single

BRENT GOOSE

BUFFLEHEAD

DUCK DECOY

PINTAIL
male swimming

PINTAIL
male preening
and unfortunately close to the public on the day

the home of

and the

RIVER SEVERN CANAL
to port

and starboard.

and to continue the Local Year Birds catch-up

TUFTED DUCK
still on the Gravel Pit with the

COOT

GREAT TIT

CARRION CROW

HOUSE SPARROW

MUTE SWAN