A belated report.  28-12-2016.A visit to London Drove was rewarded with the sight of five Male, three Female Goosanders paddling along in front of the hide in beautiful sunlight giving the cameraman a great opportunity for pictures of these splendid birds, a reward after the many visits made over a number of years,it was interesting watching the birds “snorkeling” cant imagine what they were finding.
Also present were a Male Shoveler,Teal,Widgeon, Mallard and a “family” of Pintail,one adult Male one adult Female and one juvenile bird,Cormorants,two Grey Herons,one Little Egret,one G-w-Egret.
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29-12-2016 Greylake A very cold frosty morning,but bright light.
The large duck flock present were constantly harried by two Marsh Harriers ,I wonder if that’s why they are called Harriers, took to the air as the Harriers approached, several Snipe in full view in front of the hide.
See the Ducks take to the air.
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See the Snipe
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