Lets talk ducks! We’re starting to see more winter visitors arriving, with goldeneyes and tufted ducks being seen. Elsewhere on the water, little egrets, great crested grebes and pintails are still being spotted regularly.
Goldeneye - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Tufted duck - Ben Hall (rspb-images.com)
Bearded tits have been the star of the show this week, having been spotted hopping around in the reeds at Big Hole. The males always look very distinguished with their lovely black moustaches and distinctive “ping” call, so keep a close eye out for them!
Bearded tit - Mike Richards (rspb-images.com)
Long tailed tits and willow tits are still being seen, and nuthatches are being seen more frequently on the feeders in the Wildlife Garden. Stonechats have also been seen on the Flashes and around Big Hole.
- Laura