Whilst it is still summer, there has been a marked change in the weather over the last couple of days. The wind has strengthened, and temperatures have dropped and we’ve had our first downpours for what seems like weeks.

On my evening bike ride yesterday the weather resulted in a rather brooding atmosphere across the rolling countryside with dark clouds and a haze hanging low over the land (the result of Canadian forest fires I’ve been told).

I just hope the weather improves for my trip to RSPB Ramsey Island next week!