There have been also a couple of Jays visiting. Jays visiting the garden is not unusual but these two seem to be a pair.
Had a wander over to Barnes. The Great Crested Grebes have abandoned their original nest and built another in a different part of that area of water. Neat that they've done so not too far from a hide!
A coot came a little too close to the nest and, I'm glad to say, the Grebe showed some aggression and chased it off!
Further around, one of the many warbles in full voice. I think this is a Reed Warbler given its rather plain colouring. But if you know any different....
A little Grebe was diving for fish..
whilst a Grey Heron had a good scratch :D
Just a brief post today but more pics in the pipeline!
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Great photographs again Tricia. You are lucky to see all these beautiful birds around you. Thanks for sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Costas
Reed Warbler it is Tricia; and not easy to get, as they usually skulk amongst the reeds.
Love that Heron having a scratch, and lucky you having Jay's visit.
Not envious at all lol.
That's an early Goldfich youngster Tricia. They are quite late breeders.
Hi Tricia, lovely photo's.
My real favourite, is your Little Grebe, with the chestnut cheeks, a little touch of white under the eye, and the 'powder puff' rear end. Also you did well with the Reed-Warbler, a very nimble little chap at the best of times.
paul.
Nice to see your new garden visitors. Your grebe shots are always amazing.
Great photos. Love the one of the heron having a scratch.
I enjoyed looking at your variety of birds today ~ although I have often seen herons here, I have never seen one having a scratch before. Great shot! The Grebes are fascinating!!
You gotta love those grebes!!
Hi Costas - I do appreciate all the wildlife I have not that far away!!
Keith - thank you. There's a great deal of skulking going on at the moment; and they're allergic to camera lenses :D The Jays are attracted to the garden by the surrounding oak trees and acorns!!
Warren - It's still the only one I've seen and yes, I would agree, very early!!
Paul - little Grebes are lovely aren't they! Was pleased to "grab" the Reed Warbler - I was trying to photograph the Little Grebe when it just popped up. All the wrong settings on the camera but still managed it!!
Janine - thank you. Alwasy lovely to see the youngsters arriving.
OC - I've never seen them do that before - it was very comical to watch; they've got such HUGE feet!!
Glo - Grebes are fascinating to watch. After those pictures they went off to have a sleep!!
Tony - lovely birds aren't they!
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