Having had a kidney stone removed the other week I was a bit sore. I was without doubt doing the ‘man thing’ of feeling a bit sorry for myself; although I was determined to get out and about as soon as I could. Just hate being confined to barracks.
I’d seen fly-by Glossy Ibis locally last year but I was still keen to see the one that had arrived recently at Felbrigg. So on Tuesday I made the slow hobble down to the lake.
When I was showing Sharon the photos she remarked glibly ‘hardly glossy’. Well I guess not. This juvenile has yet to make the transition into the splendour of adult plumage … but I thought it was worth the effort.
Letter From Norfolk 
Hi Carl
Sorry to read that you have been unwell; hope all is well now. I know from experience just what it is like to be in the same place.
Best wishes to you both.
Dave and Carol
Thank you both.
Back on track now and will hopefully soon be out and about without the cramps.
All the best
Carl
Hope you’re on the mend and back out soon observing and photographing.
I am. Many thanks. Just hate being penned-up.