A good afternoon out with the Goodwife Fiona at Saltholme RSPB Birdpark. Very cold coming from a stiff North East wind. Hundreds of Wigeon. Two Red Breasted Mergansers. Loads of Gadwalls. Four Little Egrets. Two courting. Topped off by a very close look at my favourite bird the Shoveller . A helicopter flew over .The  four square miles of the park erupted with thousands of birds in the air. Coffee and cake break was in Paddies Pool hide. Very cosy with the bird entertainment.  Taiwan buddy Mr Ian Fletcher gave me location of his recent family wander at  Yehliu .Good night coming up looking at the geology . Whooppee!