Mars was quite clear in the sky last night and lots of people were using
binoculars to see the rings and rivers and seas and roadways and.
Weather has been very pleasant the past few days with temperatures
a little lower and a bit of air around. About twenty visiting anglers in the
area and most doing well. Our own Ciara Macklin was busy last night
catching Rudd, Roach, Perch and hybrids while fishing from the bridge.
Got word that Dave and Paulien Kemp from Bradford plan to visit for two
weeks arriving September 6th.
Colin was telling us last evening that he has a small forest of young trees
growing in milk cartons in the back garden. Some chestnut, oak, ash, and
other varieties are progressing well.
Lots of people are commenting about the apparent family planning adopted
by the swan families this year on the Shannon as there is a noticeable lack
of young cygnets. Pike and mink are being blamed.
The new jetty is providing a ready food supply for a family of six young wild
ducks at present. Somebody better warn them that on September 1st our
Sportsmen are licended to shoot them dead. Already the odd shot is
being fired in preparation. Dream of having a wild bird sanctuary !!! Dream.