On arrival at WWT, Liz and I sat in the cafe with refreshments observing the bIrds on the partially frozen lake.
The
pelicans and red breasted geese shared a lake that was also partially
frozen. Bird flu is currently a problem in Pulborough and Arundel,
so the aviary was once again closed to visitors. (at the time of posting, Feb 23, the are creating a walkway on the exterior so visitors can view the birds without entering the aviary.)
A nene observed us as we strolled past. Mr and Mrs Trumpeter were preening as we strode past their abode.
Their lake was also partly frozen - as were all the lakes we saw on this occasion in early December 2022.
There were shovellers in the lake that used to belong to the trumpeters.
and there were shelduck in the next lake...
HERE is a video I took from one hide where we spotted a crow strolling about the ice, partly skating partly marching.
Do they tell you how many birds, if any, have died from the bird flu?
ReplyDeleteno but the figure isnt really checkable as these are wid birds that catch it...not just the contained ones
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