Yes, its still that time of year, the quiet season, when most birds are settled down for the breeding season, but as I was in the area it seemed silly not to pop in to see what was going on. As I approached the Island Hide it was easy to see how the Black-headed Gulls are taking over, even nesting on the roof. Here is one of the adults with its chick. A Grey Heron lumbered past.
Further along the trail a cock Linnet was singing its heart out on a sprig of Sueda, in competition with one of the numerous Reed Buntings. In the reed beds and Sallows both Reed and Sedge Warblers were also strutting their stuff.
Now on to the Parinder Hide where a Pied Wagtail was searching for insects on the concrete wall.
In front of the hide all the usual suspects were present including Shelduck, Mediterranean Gulls and a Little Ringed Plover which flew in just as I was about to leave. The long-staying injured Pink-footed Goose was also there, although its damaged wing is not as evident now.
On the way back a female Marsh Harrier approached the path before heading back to the reed bed.
So what was the highlight today? Well each year I make a resolution not to photograph any more Avocets, which lasts for a few months. So this year it lasted until June when I succumbed.
Photographing them feeding is one thing, but who can resist photographing them when they are bathing........................
.........................and during that compulsory wing flap to dry themselves off?
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