It's been a while since I had a good mooch around The Orchard Centre at Hartpury and I had a feeling in my water today so I got myself down there pronto.
Right decision (and not just a bladder infection).
A patch first today: Green Sandpiper. Unmistakable with that white rump. The only downside was that when I flushed it, it flew off so fast that I didn't get time for a photo. No matter, I'll have a look again later in the week. See if I can sneak up on the little blighter and get a couple of polaroids for the family album.
Still, all was not lost. I managed a few shots of some of the "regulars" and great to see that the Mallards had produced a first brood too.
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| Well it is Mother's day! |
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| Mallard Chick |
From ducks to raptors: and what a devilishly handsome brute that buzzard is!
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| Buzzard |
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| Kestrel |
Stock doves can be somewhat overlooked, but in truth they too are quite handsome birds (no idea why this one is rolling his eyes though. Makes him look slightly simple).
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| Stock dove |
