Here is a shot of the great egret. This is a species often spotted when living in Wollongong, Illawarra, NSW, Australia by my son and self - but much rarer in Sussex, England, where we are more used to the little egret - or even cattle egret.
Next up the Trumpeter swan enclosure - and guess who was nesting! Mrs Trumpeter was....while Mr Trumpeter was feeding in their lake. It is the first time this pair of trumpeters have nested, both being fairly new to the collection at Arundel WWT.
We then spotted a pied wagtail from the next hide we checked into - up very close behind the reeds and iris on the edge.
I managed to get a fairly good shot of the lil fellow.
I was delighted to discover that the Bewick duo were also nesting!
Remember the baby coots in a recent post when I visited WWT last? Well they have grown up some.
Both babes are almost independent now.
HERE is a link to a video explaining stock dove and wood pigeon dfferences.
You'll probably have baby Trumpeters and Bewicks to photograph on your next visit.
ReplyDeletealas no....the trumpeters nest never ended up with eggs in it and there is sad sad news about the Bewick duo....one died...so no eggs for their nest either.
ReplyDeleteOh, no! One of the adults died? What happened? ☹
ReplyDeletei'm unsure. on our last visit i found only one swan and a notice board up nearby saying the male had died...not sure if it wa bird flu or some other problem....but there is only the lady Bewick left now...
ReplyDeleteThat's sad. Not only will there be no babies, but she'll be lonely. Will they be able to get another male Bewick?
ReplyDeletei am hoping so - i think they bare just letting her mourn this season, as swans mate for life....but they will probabaly intrcuce a replacement for Mr Orangetag eventually.
ReplyDeleteAw, they mate for life-- that makes it even sadder. :(
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