I
next encountered a greylag goose family, strolling along a pathway
they had laid claim to. I popped into the woodland hide briefly after
trotting past the external woodland observation point - and spotted a
harlequin duck munching dropped seed.
The
Canada geese family seemed to have taken over this territory.
Little ones poking around for dropped seed as well as adults - and a
few young rats too!!
The
next lake I arrived at was where the blacknecked swans hang out
currently - along with a bunch of other waterfowl - including on this
occasion a farm duck! Only one blacknecked swan was sighted - hanging
out with American woodducks - no sign of the partner. I don't know if
its nesting or sick or died.....yet!
I hope the other Blackneck is okay.
ReplyDeleteWhat's that big cagey-looking thing out on the water?
its a feeding station for diving birds - so the gulls dont munch their food!
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