Had to show you this Pic I took today of one of the male tufted ducks. What a Hairstyle!!
Saw 18 tufted ducks in the river the other day, that is the most I have ever seen in the river - previous best was 12. They are beautiful little birds and in the sunlight have a purple hue, and that tuft on the males is really cute ! Some of them are getting quite brave and competing with the Mallards for food. They have discovered that wheat sinks, and dive for the grains that the
mallards prefer on land. With the return of snow and ice the Swans have stopped chasing the cygnets but the break has virtually been made, with the parents often leaving the cygnets and spending much more time away from them. Am pretty sure the first prolonged mild spell will see the cygnets depart for good. The seal has been fishing at Merryton with
this weeks high tides, and the Goosander with his two female companions as well ! For those of you wondering whats happened to Steven seagull - he is ok but still unable to maintain any length of time in the air, although better now than he has ever been.
mallards prefer on land. With the return of snow and ice the Swans have stopped chasing the cygnets but the break has virtually been made, with the parents often leaving the cygnets and spending much more time away from them. Am pretty sure the first prolonged mild spell will see the cygnets depart for good. The seal has been fishing at Merryton with
this weeks high tides, and the Goosander with his two female companions as well ! For those of you wondering whats happened to Steven seagull - he is ok but still unable to maintain any length of time in the air, although better now than he has ever been.
Steven looking great Joe ! Hope he will take to flight eventually. Elaine
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