Post by philglt on Dec 29, 2016 20:47:19 GMT 1
The sun was out and several days of ice....so a trip to see Bitterns was in order 
Skating on thin ice:
Moorhen by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
The Bittern was a long way off, but popped out once or twice:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
A couple of Sparrowhawks were looking for food:
Sparrowhawk by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
.....and finally, the Bittern headed our way:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
....and landed in a shady spot:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Phil
Skating on thin ice:
Moorhen by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrThe Bittern was a long way off, but popped out once or twice:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrBittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrA couple of Sparrowhawks were looking for food:
Sparrowhawk by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr.....and finally, the Bittern headed our way:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrBittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrBittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrBittern by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr....and landed in a shady spot:
Bittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrBittern by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrPhil