It was a slightly misty day when Limpy and I arrived at Abberton Reservoir for the first time this year - but I must say that I rather liked the effect of it. There was certainly a nice variety of birds about:
These black-headed gulls gave the impression they were playing piggy-back!
All hell breaks loose as the bird with the food tries to get away. Nice to see a mix of gulls, including the Common!
This lovely Canada goose demonstrates the importance of eating your greens.
There were lots of lovely waggies about - this one looked like he was stressing about the possibility of being trodden on by the Canada geese!
A gorgeous mallard pair head to the water.
This is the first time I've seen a chiffchaff this close to the water.
This handsome crow was surprisingly happy to pose for me!
A nice fly past
Flaunting the lovely sheen of his feathers.
A flight of mallards.
Enjoy!
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Great stuff again Clare, have to say that your images of the Mallard pair are exceptionally lovely!
No Osprey this time then? Lol
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WendyBartter said:No Osprey this time then? Lol
I must say I was delighted with the mallards, as well as the crow!
The BHG's look like the valves on a trumpet!
Unicum arbustum haud alit duos erithacos
(One bush does not shelter two Robins)
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Looks like you had a great day out Clare and the misty morning can add such an atmospheric feel to photos. Nice variety of gulls, corvid, waggie, chiffy and waterfowl. Looks like the gull pinched a piece of someone's baguette lol
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Unknown said: The BHG's look like the valves on a trumpet!
You seem to be getting out and about quite a lot lately, Clare. Great variety of birds and some nice shots. The Mallard is particularly handsome with his glossy green head. Good to see a Chiffy too.
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What a successful trip to Abberton Reservoir,Clare, and super photos. I had no idea that chiffchaffs overwintered here.
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Lovely shots again Clare, a handsome crow and lovely mallard, including the flight shots again, brilliant.
Lot to learn