Showing posts with label Gadwall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gadwall. Show all posts

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Beautiful Birds (20): WWT Llanelli

Spring is in the air ... 
                                            
                 ... and the Terns were squabbling, making their presence felt once again. 


The bird was very busy preening ...
... and was quite unaware of my presence.
Here it is, all spruced up for spring.
The willows in the Wetlands are now in full bloom, and birdsong fills the air. 
These Pintail were enjoying themselves on the water ...
... while the Rook seemed quite contented on her nest. 
This Gadwall blended in beautifully with his surroundings. 
Let me know if you can identify this little fellow! Is it a female Tufted Duck, perhaps?
King Cormorant of the Castle! 

Monday, 7 March 2011

Beautiful Birds (19): WWT Llanelli Part 2

We saw this beautiful Gadwall gliding along ...
. . . in front of his mate. 
Time for a bit of pecking and preening!
The Lapwing looked on ...
. . . while the Redshanks showed off their legs ...
. . . and this Greenshank balanced precariously.
There were certainly signs of Spring in the air. I particularly enjoyed watching this fastidious Gadwall ...