I've not been over the Forest for a while and it's always interesting to see the changes. Perhaps the most bizarre thing was to see a few remaining House Martins zipping about for food before they head off south for winter, whilst also seeing a flock of Redwings who no doubt have just arrived for winter! The lake had no surprises but the usual Mallards have been joined by teal and gadwall.
Only 1 pair of Great Crested Grebe remained with their youngster (well so I could see), it seems to have been a good year for the Grebes.
The tit family are colourful little fella but the very similar Marsh and Willow Tit are more subdued. This is a Marsh Tit.
So on to Rye Meads. Few Green Sandpipers and Snipe about, also a lone Wigeon.
Shoveler
Wigeon
Youngster practicing.
A distant Common Snipe
When this chap landed everything headed for the water!
Like the Heron pic - good sequence of swan taking off too.....
ReplyDeleteNice pics. I also loved the swan taking off!
ReplyDeleteYour marsh tit reminds me so much of our little chick a Dee. Guess it's the black cap. I love the pictures of the youngster practicing.
ReplyDeleteOC i think they were once considered to be the same species. they are similar, belong to the same family.
ReplyDeleteLove the second pic - ducks in a row and their reflections.
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