High on my neighbour's roof as I got the car out, this blackbird was singing for Queen and Country - lovely.
In Bushy the usual suspects.
In Bushy the usual suspects.
Reflective Mandarin..
I saw at least 3 Green Woodpeckers at the same time. Deep in the woods both these and Great Spotted Woodies were very evident by sight and the sound of drumming!
He wouldn't come any closer!
Of the four Egyptian Goslings - there are now only 3
And this pure white Mallard. I've not seen this in Bushy before. Its eyes were very pale even when opened. I think there may have been something wrong, as it was shaking most of the time :(
From there, I headed off for Painshill Park.
Had a quick sandwich and a cuppa (their prices are not that bad) and this friendly Robin dropped by hoping for a few crumbs!
Fungus still about - I was surprised to see it still.
The raindrops were still apparent on this emerging Daffodil
I was rather surprised to see this group "charging" at Painshill!
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Hi Tricia,
You still managed to get a great day and some nice shots. I love the reflection mandarin duck. The colors are very nice on that shot in which we do not see that the weather was bad.
The charging troupe is also very impressive and I can feel your surprise ;-)
I think I had your share of the sun here; it's been like summer lol
You still managed a great day though. Love that reflective Mandarin.
Nice selection Tricia.
HI Tricia, yes Grebes, I can never catch them at it either, weed dancing that is.
It may have been a dull day but you captured plenty of colourful activity including the battle charge...what a surprise! Love the Mandarin; I'm still waiting to see if they return to a pond locally.
A great shot of the Mandarin with reflection. The flowers are beautiful...I'm jealous!
The weather was a bit of a let down tricia I agree! I enjoyed your tales from the park though.
Chris - thank you. The charging troupe, fortunately, was some way away...:D
Keith - that's where it went then! Now don't be greedy please :D Mandarins always seem to have been "painted by numbers" the markings are so well defined!
Tony - thank you.
Roy - just as well they didn't otherwise I would have been very disappointed not to get some shots in the appalling light!
Frank - fingers crossed your locals will return ere too long.
OC - thank you. I wish I could send some flowers and spring growth your way....
Warren - it's a bit brighter today but can't go birding! Always the way isn't it! Glad you enjoyed the walk in the park with me :D
A beautiful ppost Tricia x your pictures are amazing!! Looks like a lovely day xxxx
Love the header.
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