Showing posts with label Goldeneye. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goldeneye. Show all posts

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Paxton Winter Water Birds

Thursday morning was dull with showers but it brightened in the afternoon so I took my camera out to see what wildfowl are around - pleased to see Goldeneye, Shoveller and Little Grebe. It was very windy so the water was choppy.

Monday, January 9, 2023

Stanwick Lakes - Where Were All the Birds?

 The very high water levels in the Lakes and the river Nene resulted in a lot fewer birds than previous visits. Coupled with overcast skies and strong winds meant we had a pretty sparse day as regards subjects to photograph though the feeders produced good opportunities including Muntjac deer.

. However, the group enjoyed a long walk round the reserve and a warming drink/lunch in the visitor centre

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Paxton Pits on Ice

It had been cold enough overnight for the lakes to have a thin coating of ice which baffled the Black-headed Gulls but left the Goldeneye and Widgeon happy. The Herons sat around looking grumpy while the smaller birds and Squirrels foraged for food.

 

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Paxton Pits

It was such a beautiful clear sunny morning that the mountain of house jobs got abandoned in favour of a trip to Paxton Pits. There was not a lot around but two Goldeneye kept us amused for a time along with Tufted and Mallards. I experimented with very dark backgrounds for the Great Crested Grebe and Swan.

Ann Miles Photography - My Favourite Images of the Past10 years or so