Monday 27 June 2011

Trimley Reserve

Another hot sunny day; the breeding season for our waders and wildfowl is almost at an end and it has not been too successful.  Despite this, bird numbers are building on the reserve with ducks moving in from elsewhere to moult.  Soon these birds will be in eclipse making identification a nightmare.  Waders too are returning, Black-tailed Godwit 55, Avocet c70 plus a few Lapwings and two Spotted Redshanks.

On the river, towards the Trimley retreat, there were three Common Scoters.

On the reservoir I photographed a Heron eating a fish (is it a Rudd or Roach?), note how thick its neck is in the second picture. Double click on image to see it better.


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