WWT Arundel

Had various bits of shopping to do today; following that I then went over to WWT Arundel in the hope of seeing the Firecrest again..  I did see it but far too fast and far too hidden for any pics.

The Mallards were very active today, and the males looking really good in breeding plumage.

A few Dunnocks about..

And Goldfinches finding something to eat amongst the developing blossom..

Lots of Shelducks

and dozens of Black-headed Gulls

And one to add to the year list.. a Water Rail

Around the feeders, the usual culprits..

and the not so usual..

Male Mallards were aggressively chasing off other males

And outside the visitor centre, basking in the sunshine a male Mute Swan

The sunshine was lovely... but my goodness... it was very cold... almost raw out of the sun!!