Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 30745
Hints and tips by Shabbo
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Huntsman and I have swapped days this week, so I am doing today and he will do Thursday. Don’t worry – this is a one-off and you will have both of us back in our rightful spots next week.
We are currently away on our twice yearly birding fix in North Norfolk staying in an apartment overlooking the harbour in Wells-next-the-Sea. The pink foot geese are just starting to arrive apparently – I haven’t seen any yet. Today at RSPB Titchwell, we ticked off kingfisher, rock pipit, bearded tit, spoonbill, cetti’s warbler, hen harrier and, of course, loads of marsh harriers. This evening I managed to catch up with the pallid harrier at Warham Greens.
Anyway, enough about birds (although I know Jane will be interested). I found today’s puzzle fairly straightforward – just right for a Tuesday. 20d was my LOI – my excuse being that there are so many wines to choose from!
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