3rd December : Watermead Lake

We had intended to visit Gallows Bridge Farm today, but HS2 construction work was causing mayhem again with delays on the approach to Waddesdon, so it was a u-turn and back to Aylesbury for a first visit to Watermead Lake on the outskirts of the town. 

A Grey Wagtail was the first bird of note as it kept a safe distance in front of us while feeding at the edge of a small flooded area.

Four species of Gull were out on the open water ;

Common Gull alongside some Black-headed Gulls.

 

Black-headed Gull.

The larger Gulls were not so confiding preferring to stay well away from the shore line:

Herring Gull.

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Great Crested Grebe was another bird that stayed out in mid water.

Coot fed along the water's edge.

As did this family of Moorhen.

This Heron thought it couldn't be seen in the trees that bordered the River Thame along the far side of the lake.

Cormorants were also utilizing the trees, as they perched up drying their wings.

Images : Copyright © Don Stone.