BIRD NEWS:466

Here is a blackbird accompanied by the larger of the two rodents. My next shot shows a water rail, wood pigeon - and large rat. My next photograph shows a pair of blue tits munching from a feeder in the outside woodland feeder station. I thought the colors were beautiful in the winter sunlight, so took the shot, although bluetits are fairly common these days, both in Arundel and my backyard.

In the sick-cages behind the meadow maze was a swan. from a distance it appeared to be a trumpeter, and I was concerned that one of my trumpeter swan pals was unwell - however, when we got further around on our circle of the WWT Reserve, both trumpeters were in situ - but the mommy Bewick was still absent - so assumedly this is she, though from a distance you cannot see the yellow on the beak. Here are both trumpeters - safe and sound.

Here is a wide view from one of the hides we actually saw something from. You should be able to see seagull, Greylag Geese, and Shelduck. A trip to Arundel WWT without these fellas would not be complete - Here are the Bewick swan tribe - currently consisting of 4 cygnets.

Finally for today, this photo attempts to show the info board and real live goose. (It's the one on the rock)