BIRD NEWS:256

Here are a couple of shots taken looking to the left from a hide I ventured into. From the upcoming info board shots you can see that the taller bird wading around is a grey heron, not an egret or cormorant.

Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between a mallard and a shoveller? After all, both males have green heads and both the females are brownish. This board can show you the differences between the two species:

In the above photo you will see a trumpeter swan again - but also several male mallards. Below, 2 more shots of the trumpeter swans.

HERE is some info on starlings.