The garden and Tree Sparrow Farm were both busy with the usual small birds, a couple of Moorhens and a few Squirrels.
We took a walk around the Reedbeds and Bittern hide seeing a GS Woodpecker in a distant tree, from the hides we saw Gadwall, Shoveler, Coots, Mallard, Tufted Duck, Pochard, Teal and Snipe.
If you look closely you can just see 4 Snipe under the reeds between the Shovelers
Robins followed us around all over the reserve
Walking up towards Wath Ings we stopped in the hides along the way spotting, Teal, Cormorant, Swans, Heron, Shovelers, Wigeon, Goosander, Black-headed and Common Gulls and at one point a Peregrine flew over the mere to the left of the family hide spooking some of the birds up off the water.
It was good to get out and walk off some of the Christmas excess!
I love that shot of the snipe under the bush...it has a golden glow. I finally got through all the left over fruit cake it was hard but someone had to eat it..:o)
ReplyDeleteThe sun did make for a lovely glow over most of the reserve :) We have two fruit cakes left to eat, they make take a while!!
DeleteA lovely walk with some good sightings. I always enjoy getting out into the fresh air after Christmas. Love the robin photo :)
ReplyDeleteIt's much needed isn't it! Thanks :)
DeleteGreat series of images. A walk when there is a hint of chill to the air is very pleasant indeed. You can always add an extra layer to stay warm, but oppressive heat is impossible to escape.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yes, we don't let the cold stop us, you'd miss so much otherwise!
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