Post by philglt on Feb 6, 2020 23:19:07 GMT 1
With continuing fine weather I decided on a walk around Moore:
I started at the first hide where Kingfishers can be seen.I did see one, but quite far away rather than on the closer perches.
Kingfisher by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Tufted Duck by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Mallard by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Mallard by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Moorhen by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Catkins by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
From there, I gradually walked to the far end of the reserve, the Eastern Reedbed.Although woodpeckers could be heard drumming, nothing was seen.I saw nothing at the Eastern end, where Kingfishers are often seen and where Bitterns often overwinter.On the way back, something caught my eye in a pool behind a layer of bushes and twigs. My pictures reveal:
Red-crested Pochards by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
Red-crested Pochard (F) by Philip Gaulton, on Flickr
These are not normally found here, being from warmer parts of Europe, but can be found these days further south and are believed to originate from escapes from collections.It pays to keep your eyes open and to take pictures.
Phil
I started at the first hide where Kingfishers can be seen.I did see one, but quite far away rather than on the closer perches.
Kingfisher by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrTufted Duck by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrMallard by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrMallard by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrMoorhen by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrCatkins by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrFrom there, I gradually walked to the far end of the reserve, the Eastern Reedbed.Although woodpeckers could be heard drumming, nothing was seen.I saw nothing at the Eastern end, where Kingfishers are often seen and where Bitterns often overwinter.On the way back, something caught my eye in a pool behind a layer of bushes and twigs. My pictures reveal:
Red-crested Pochards by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrRed-crested Pochard (F) by Philip Gaulton, on FlickrThese are not normally found here, being from warmer parts of Europe, but can be found these days further south and are believed to originate from escapes from collections.It pays to keep your eyes open and to take pictures.
Phil
