As we arrived me and my Dad started walking to the Reedbed lake, on the way we saw some juvenile blackbirds which were feeding amongst the grass. As soon as we reached the Reedbed lake we were onto the stunning Red Necked Phalarope, at first it was quite distant but then it got scared of by an Avocet and landed much closer to us which was amazing! Other birds around the lake included lots of Avocets also some of them had chicks, quite a few Little Ringed Plovers, tons of Black Headed Gulls and 2 Common Terns also flew through. At a few points the Phalarope came really close allowing really nice views.
After a while if flew back to the back of the lake where it became quite distant also it then started following 3 Mallards around.
Red Necked Phalarope
Avocet
Little Ringed Plover
Cracking selection of photos of a stunning bird , glad you saw it so well :-)
ReplyDeleteamazing pics nice you managed to see it
ReplyDeletePleased your determination was rewarded Ellis. Great evening. Some lovely shots mate.
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