Window to Wildlife

 Following our successful grouse trip in May, we once again set out very early this morning, headed for Worlds End, near Llangollen. This time we had grandpa, enticed to visit by the prospect of seeing grouse, and a very excited Emile, who was gutted to have missed them last  time, when Kate and I went alone. On our last visit we got lost, and ended up in the wrong place. This time we found Worlds End easily enough, but somehow managed not to recognise the bend where the lek occurs! This led to a long detour around a circular loop to reach the site again, while also ensuring grandpa was seated on the right side of the car for photography. Fortunately, once we eventually arrived, the birds put on a cracking display, as they strutted, displayed and dashed aggressively at each other. Emile was thrilled by their antics, and Tim got some great pictures, so it was worth it in the end. A Wheatear moving about behind the lek site was also a nice new bird for Emile Black Grouse After t...