At this time of year we not only have good duck and wader numbers around the reserve, but we also have some impressive skies - from gorgeous sunsets, beautiful sunrises, and recently some lovely rainbows - of course I had to share some wonderful pictures that have been taken recently by our visitors...
Winter Sunrise at Rainham Marshes, overlooking the River Thames by Tony O'Brien
This time of year means we get some lovely light, so really nice to get outside and explore. The skies can be quite dramatic with the clouds creating some brilliant shapes!
December sky by Dawn Cowan
Dramatic winter sky over a signpost at Rainham Marshes nature reserve by Tony O'Brien
Clouds over the marshes by Dawn Cowan
As there have been a few showers recently we also get some stunning rainbows!
This brilliant full double rainbow was over the reserve the other day:
Full double rainbow by Tony O'Brien
There was also some shoveler that flew past the rainbow meaning the Tony got these stunning shots:
Ducks flying through the rainbow by Tony O'Brien
Shoveler flying past the rainbow by Tony O'Brien
As the sun goes down we do get some stunning views as there is such a big expanse of sky...
Wildfowl and waders off to roost by Tony O'Brien
Marsh harrier over the marshes by Tony O'Brien
Winter sunset over the River Thames at Rainham Marshes, by Tony O'Brien
Winter Sunset by Dawn Cowan