Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Draycote Water - 15th October 2014

Teal

I had not been to Draycote Water for several months, so it was overdue a visit. Unfortunately, although the rain had abated, the morning was very dull, requiring camera ISO to be raised to 1600 on several occasions! After yesterdays excitement with three Great Skuas, I expected them to have left and I didn't think I would discover anything else and I was not to be disappointed! I resigned myself to a quiet walk around the five mile perimeter, looking for anything that took my fancy.

Dabchick (Little Grebe) - Breakfast!





Great Crested Grebe - I didn't expect to see the "courtship" presentation of a clump of weed!





Grey Wagtail - attempting to brighten the dull morning!




Lapwing


Teal - A delightful little duck












Mallard - A tender moment! The male sloped off, while the female bathed!









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