Sunday 25 March 2018

Farnley Balancing Reservoir

I forgot to post this, my husband stopped off at the reservoir when we were on our way back from Rodley at the beginning of the month so I had a quick scan of water.

A lot of the birds tend to congregate around the viewing point, obviously waiting to be fed, a couple of Moorhens were actually on the platform eating seed that had been dropped.

There were a lot of Gulls - Black-headed, Herring and Common, I really need to walk around to the footbridge at the other side and see what's there too as there are birds as far as the eye can see.






In addition there were Mallard, Moorhen, Coot, Wigeon, Tufted Duck, a Muscovy, Mute Swan, Teal, Gadwall and Shelduck.





On the grass next to the reservoir the usual gaggle of Canada Geese.




8 comments:

  1. Nice to see the birds, lets hope you are not posting any more snow photos this year. Fingers crossed we are all moaning about the heat in a few weeks. I would be happy with it like it was on Sunday and Monday.
    Amanda xx

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    1. I hope not, I enjoy the snow but i'm ready for it to be over! Sunday was a beautiful day. xx

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  2. Lovely photos of all the birds you saw, it oes look very cold on your visit. The canada geese are always around aren't they? We saw quite a few on our walk around the lake yesterday and amongst them just one greylag goose:)

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    1. There was a biting wind! They do make themselves at home pretty much anywhere don't they.

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  3. Any body of water holds great birding potential and I am always happy to see a Canada Goose in the picture!

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    1. Not that you're biased........... :)

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  4. A lovely walk Pam although it does look very cold! Super photos of all the wildlife you spotted.

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