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PimperneBloke said:

Linda257 said:

more grey on the head

I know that feeling 

Its when that grey becomes a shiny fleshy coloured patch, otherwise known as bald! 

Hi All,

A few youngsters seen on a day out at Minsmere yesterday.

A pair Ringed Plovers.

Male Stonechat nearly in adult plumage.

On one path we encountered this troupe of Swans, they appear to have emerged from one lagoon and were having a long walk along the path towards us looking for some fresh open water, quite a challenge with the reeds so high at this time of year.

They eventually headed into the reeds opposite where we were standing towards where I assume they thought they might find open water.

Follow me, it's somewhere down here.

A little bit further.

This looks like the way.

Or is it over there?

Here we go.

Hope they're right.

Wait for me.

They didn't come back so they must have found what they where looking for.

Best Wishes,

Trevor

Hi Trevor, thank you, very handsome and a real joy, too

A lovely set of photos, Trevor. Absolutely adore Stonechats and the swans must have been great to watch

Hi Kevin,
We watched the Swans come towards us along the path for at least 50 metres, they didn't seem bothered by us at all and turned into the gap in the reeds right in front of us. Minsmere is always good for Stonechats, it's rare not to see at least one down by the sea.
Best Wishes,
Trevor

Wonderful set of photos and commentary Trevor, loved the swans on their jaunt to find water and the gorgeous stonechat and bonus to see the Ringed Plover.

Mike I'm so sorry, have only just come on the Forum tonight and have missed your coming down to Conwy today, I wouldn't have been able to travel over anyway as Thursday is ukulele afternoon and we have just started back in our meeting room after soooo long. Hope you had a good day, it was lovely weather anyway, maybe you will have some photos for us.

I thought this one was a juvenile Robin at first, but then noticed the tail to suggest it as a Redstart. This seemed to be confirmed by a parent that I saw nearby shortly after

What a little beauty Kevin, I also thought robin when I first saw your photo but then on closer inspection you see the red in the tail - what a great sighting and lovely photo capture.