After yesterday and unbroken sunshine, today was a bit dreek to say the least. A walk was on the cards so where to go that allowed for a longish walk but not to end up being soaked and enveloped in mud. Chew Valley Lake.
After a coffee and chat we headed off along the gravel path which skirts the lake. Even though the path is hard standing in places after all this rain it was impossible to remain dry. The lake water level was as high as I've ever seen it, so I never thought we'd reach the hide half way along the bittern trail. What a surprise then to stumble across a brand new hide to replace the dilapidated hide, which was no more than an open shed with a roof. This new hide is very des-res ornithology as ably demonstrated by my lady assistant. This is the second new 'improved' hide I've been into recently and that previous one was also spacious and inviting. I hope this is a gathering trend as there is nothing quite as off putting for the novice birder than to open the door on a traditional hide and either find it in pitch darkness and the windows wont open easily, or to be confronted by a row of camouflaged gentlemen looking around disapprovingly because ones kagool rustles. These new hides are the way ahead. Marvellous!
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