Summer at Paxton Pits

We visited Paxton Pits after about a month's absence and were amazed how the foliage has grown. There was very little evidence of the presence of all the birds that we know are breeding there. I did get this glimpse of a young robin as it hopped out of cover.

The Mallard duck was looking after eighteen ducklings - a huge family if they are all hers. Do Mallard run creches?

There was a Brown Hawker patrolling its territory - I managed a quick shot of the head before it shot off again.

The Arrowhead was in full bloom in the river but I liked the upright leaves best.