With ice thickening over much of the lakes of the Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve, there is less and less open water, and those small patches that still remain take on greater significance for the remaining waterfowl. A space to feed, dive and clean remains vital even in these times of frozen waterways.
Frosts, Mists and Frozen Lakes
OK, so rather than leave this post half written for days, the rest of this post is just going to be the photos from my walk on Monday 23rd Jan, back to normal for my next post.
Canada goose on Ice
Action shot of Canada Goose
Eurasian Teal
Goosander, Shoveler and Teal
Wigeon, male and female
Tufted Duck
Male Wigeon
Tufted Duck and Wigeon
More Wigeon
Female Wigeon stood on ice
Male Wigeon walking on ice
Male Tufted duck
Yet more Wigeon
It was clearly a good day for swimming duck, small patches of open water meant that they were swimming quite close to the hide, sadly also meant they were easily spooked, as I learnt first hand when I dropped my camera and the whole flock took to the skies.
Starling
7 Goosander in amongst the other duck and gulls.
Broken wing, still gong strong after 2 years.
Stonechat Obsession
My obsession with the local wintering Stonechat continues, they are such beautiful birds though, well that is my excuse, this is the 4th post full of photos of the stunning birds, read the others here: A Morning With Stonechats, Stonechat Obsession, Stonechat Obsession Continues
Pheasants preparing to fight (they never did though)
Male Stonechat on the ground
Male Stonechat on Post
Male Stonechat on Post
Male Stonechat on wire fence
female Stonechat on wire fence
Close Male Stonechat
Close Male Stonechat
Close Male Stonechat
Landscapes
The days was a rather mixed day, but that did allow me to take some pretty nice landscapes around the river valley.
Frosts, Mists and Frozen Lakes
misty, wintry view over Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve.
River Great Ouse by New Bradwell
View from below the church
Memorial Bench
For the first time, since my sisters passing 4 years ago nearly, I ventured to her memorial bench, so here are a couple of photos of the plaque and view from the seat.
Suki's memorial bench
View from Suki's Bench.
Once more, sorry, not my greatest post, time gets away from me sometimes, but wanted to share the photos anyway. Back to normal from my next walk (I hope).
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