The
answer as shown above is the Trumpeter swan. Some more information
follows, concerning two birds I often spot but do not often take much
notice of. (Liz can recognize the wigeon just by its sound, though.)
I
progressed around the wetland reserve and came to the woodland hide -
still goldfinches enjoying the seed and nuts along with the tits,
and still the mallards beneath...
I
did not stay very long on this trip, so we are already up to the black
necked swans. I had sinus issues and had basically just fancied
sitting on a bus and taking a casual stroll, rather than learning something new &/or
a vigorous walk on this occasion.
Here
are a genuine living example and a board shot of a Philippine duck.
Finally, for today's post, a shot of the eider-lake - including some
Canada geese, gulls, and other ducks.
I like the wide shot of the lake, but the square one with the bird in flight is really nice.
ReplyDeletethe bird just flew into shot as i took the picture of the swans - a lucky shot!
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