Today has been a long and tiring day, as Peregrine watch day generally is.  Which is quite funny considering it involves mostly sitting on a bench.  When arrived at the site Ms Peregrine was on the nest.

Ms Peregrine

The pair take turns incubating the eggs while the other goes out to hunt or maybe just sits around on the cliff face and looks good.  The day normally proceeds as follows:  nothing happens, some visitors visit, nothing happens, the birds turn the eggs, nothing happens, nothing happens, then the other bird arrives back at the nest and they changeover (big excitement, I've even been known to get off my bench).  And repeat.  You might think that sounds boring but it's great fun. 

In between things happening I am supposed to be studying books to get useful information for guided walks.  Today I  was reading Flora Celtica and discovered an interesting thing about Fly Agaric mushrooms.  Apparently one of the traditional ways to get high on the mushroom drugs is to drink the urine of a reindeer which has been feeding in the fungus.  I like this fact and plan on telling it to every visitor I come across.  THE WORLD MUST KNOW!!!

As well as improving my mind I also like hanging out at the Peregrine site because I get to spend time with a really gorgeous guy.

MR PEREGRINE. 

He is the sexiest bird I have ever seen.  Observe:

Mr Peregrine is a good dad.  See him here carefully rolling his eggs about.

Mr Peregrine and his blood soaked face

Is he not the best looking bird you have ever seen?... look at the eyes. 

I like spending quiet evenings together at the Peregrine Site when MsP is out hunting.  Alas it won't last, he is due to have 3 children in the next few weeks and then there'll be no time to sit around with me *sigh*

Today at lunchtime I got a visit from my dear family: The Lawsons.  They came to see me and the Peregrines.  Of course they enjoyed the Peregrines but the highlight of their trip was undoubtedly the guided tour I gave them of all the signs I have replaced.  During their short visit I was able to show them 3 of my signs and the workmanship and attention to detail was greatly admired.  They also bought me lunch in the Woolen Mill cafeteria which was excellent.  Roasted mediterranean vegetable toastie and a giant freshly made waffle with maple syrup and ice cream... I was so happy.

Then it was back to the Peregrine site to learn more fascinating facts and hang out with my guy.  The evening was largely uneventful apart from one very drunk man who wanted to know why he couldn't see naked women through the scopes.
After I had said goodnight to my beloved for the day I headed home.  On the way back I saw a badger rootling around in the leaves.  Here is the best picture I managed to get.  I consider it a success because you can tell its a badger.