RSPB Ham Wall (part 1) 19/08/2026

[PimperneBloke]

Mrs PB suggested a jolly to Ham Wall, as we had a day off together, and the forecast was far less stiflingly hot than of late. In fact, it was forecast rain and or showers for most of the morning. Undaunted, and with sustenance in the form of sausages in crusty rolls prepared, we headed out a little after 6, and with my navigational skills passing the test, around 7:30 we arrived. The plan was to head directly to the Avalon Hide (where I saw the Bittern back in March) before chowing down on yumminess.... as you'll see, I got a bit distracted, as part 1 is just the walk to the hide Including a lifer... what could I do ?

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2M1p

[SnappyMac]

A lovely sequence with the purple heron PB, very nice. I guess that trumps a bittern in the uk

[Jacksparrow]

Super shots of the Blue Heron and offspring . Worth the day out by itself, that and the crusty Sausage sarnies of course.

[Linda257]

WOWSERS Mrs PB was right to suggest....you should listen to her more often

[Bob S]

Mrs PB suggested a jolly to Ham Wall, as we had a day off together, and the forecast was far less stiflingly hot than of late. In fact, it was forecast rain and or showers for most of the morning. Undaunted, and with sustenance in the form of sausages in crusty rolls prepared, we headed out a little after 6, and with my navigational skills passing the test, around 7:30 we arrived. The plan was to head directly to the Avalon Hide (where I saw the Bittern back in March) before chowing down on yumminess.... as you'll see, I got a bit distracted, as part 1 is just the walk to the hide Including a lifer... what could I do ?

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2M1p

Three nice sets PB. Never seen a purple heron, lovely looking bird.

[PimperneBloke]

A lovely sequence with the purple heron PB, very nice. I guess that trumps a bittern in the uk

Thanks, Snappy... I was being greedy, and wanted both

[PimperneBloke]

Super shots of the Blue Heron and offspring . Worth the day out by itself, that and the crusty Sausage sarnies of course.

Thanks Jack, it was purple, though, not blue, and it was just the one bird. The reported adult must have stayed hidden, or sloped off somewhere
The sausages (obviously) were the hit of the day

[PimperneBloke]

WOWSERS Mrs PB was right to suggest....you should listen to her more often

Well, I thought I was being gallant, and offered up a market, as I know she's partial to one, then out of the blue she said about Ham Wall... I nearly bit her hand off

[PimperneBloke]

Mrs PB suggested a jolly to Ham Wall, as we had a day off together, and the forecast was far less stiflingly hot than of late. In fact, it was forecast rain and or showers for most of the morning. Undaunted, and with sustenance in the form of sausages in crusty rolls prepared, we headed out a little after 6, and with my navigational skills passing the test, around 7:30 we arrived. The plan was to head directly to the Avalon Hide (where I saw the Bittern back in March) before chowing down on yumminess.... as you'll see, I got a bit distracted, as part 1 is just the walk to the hide Including a lifer... what could I do ?

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2M1p

Three nice sets PB. Never seen a purple heron, lovely looking bird.

Thanks Bob, it was a real privilege to see it

[Linda257]

WOWSERS Mrs PB was right to suggest....you should listen to her more often

I nearly bit her hand off

And that had nowt to do with sausages and crusty rolls