6th September : Grebes brighten the Gloom.
A horrible damp drizzle start to the day, not ideal conditions for bird watching, but went down to the river Chess anyway, glad I did as the Little Grebe family but on a good show in the drizzle, strangely there was only one adult looking after the four youngsters.
On high alert as a group of Mallards get to close, on several occasions the Mallards had a go at the youngsters.
Getting a bit Frothy.
A Kingfisher flashed passed the Heron & Little Egret as the stood on guard.
Gadwall
Two broods of Tufted Ducks
Mute Swan is often resting on the bank.
Ring necked Parakeet can usually be heard "squawking" over head.
On the journey home I made a brief stop at one of the sources of the river where I found this female Sparrowhawk blocking the road.
This Kestrel was perched in a nearby tree keeping a watchful eye out for it's lunch.
Images : Copyright © Don Stone.
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