So after years of standing watching wildlife come and go in the garden and reading what all you lovely people writeand post about the great outdoors I thought it was about time to get on my boots , grab my camera and binoculars and jump in the car for a new adventure.....3 minute drive up the road to....yes its basically on my doorstep!
Sun was shining, carpark pretty busy but excited to see new things so I will need your help identifying what I saw ....
Looking up at the sky......a flock of???( sorry not great pics)
plenty buzzards(I think) soaring around in the sunshine
Then hiding in the distance....(my other half said they look like kangeroos!)
Time to search the water......(looks like a fake duck to me )
Goldeneye I think!
Then a wander over to the river to hopefully see a kingfisher as I have never seen one but had no luck.
Ended up taking lots of pics of this duck but no idea what it is...help please!
Back to dry land and some stunning scenery
Who knew there was life beyond my kitchen window. Can't wait to get back out to discover more of our wonderful world.
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
What a great selection of photos.
The questionable Golden Eye, is a Golden Eye. For me, probably one of the most distinguishing differences between Golden Eye and Tufted, apart from the tuft on the heads of tufted ducks, are the stripes on the wings of Golden Eye's.
Now you've become nicely acquainted with you local reserve, we'll be seeing more photos and reports hopefully.
If you have a look for other reserves nearby, they could be worth a visit, or two, and also National Trust properties, many of which will have a lot of land attached making a home for nature.
Good work and I look forward to the next posting.
Mike
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Jim
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Regards, Hazel
A few from yesterday mornings quick visit......
It was freeezing......
The deer watching the sly old fox....needless to say the fox had no luck getting breakfast from what I saw...
Enjoying the sunrise...some much needed heat....
Not too bad for a flying visit I think.