Rock Thrush revisited..........

20 Oct - The temptation of an increasingly photogenic male Rock Thrush, not too far away, was too great to resist, so I made a repeat visit to Blorenge complete with camera, in increasingly sunny weather. The bird is being faithful to a particular quarry and was allowing views down to 15- 20 yds or so. It appeared slightly lethargic at times, but then flew up to the lip of the quarry, where it perched in more typical habitat. Striking especially in the sun, with scalloped plumage and the typical long bill and short tail of the Monticola family. Far fewer people present than last Sat, so a more pleasant experience all round. Plus nice views across the valley to Abergavenny and the Sugar Loaf, and stunning views from the second Severn crossing en route.