The local birds were all in good voice (Blackbirds, Song Thrushes, Chaffinches) and there were a lot more Chiffchaffs about.
I was really pleased to see 6 Great Crested Grebes on the lake and there were two sitting on nests! I was also pleased to see some Swallows over the lake.
I do like this Grebe....
I was about to head to the cafe when I heard some birdsong I hadn't heard for ages a quick scan and BLACKCAP!!!
I sat by the lake with a drink and a sausage sandwich and this chap sailed past...
Mallard sitting in a tree.
As I headed to the car park I saw another Blackcap
Longtails
And so to Rye Meads.
I hadn't gone far when I saw another Blackcap.
Into the Draper Hide, there were a few Swallows through and a Sparrowhawk spooked the gulls. There was a Green Sandpiper and a Little Ringed Plover.
At one point on my stroll a Cetti's perched up and I watched him sing before he flew off.
There were loads of Chiffchaffs and finally....
The Herald of Spring makes an appearance.
I was wandering around the Herts & Middlesex part of the reserve when I heard a bird sing, I thought I recognise that! I looked into the reads and ... SEDGE WARBLER. I hadn't expected to see one this early.
and finally a Tufted Duck
an excellent spell of local birding.
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Isn't it wonderful to hear all the birdsong at the moment; really uplifting.
The grebe with its leg in the air is just great and as for the Chiffy - ooooh very nice!
Very nice grebes. Oh and the LTTs are OK too!!
I hope it alright with you that I've made LTT 7646 the home screen on my phone :)
Brings a smile to my face every time I pick it up!
@digi - why thank you - I know how you like LTT's
@Janine - not a problem :D
Very nice photos Pete. I've never seen a Cetti's Warbler, we don't get them in this area.
Lovely photos, Pete. Jealous of all those migrant sightings :D.
@SS - you do get Cetti's in Oxfordshire I think sure I heard one at Otmoor. the normal view is flight as you here them sing then fly and the sing again!! you mostly hear them
@RR they are coming!
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