Moorhen

This moorhen was standing contemplating a stick. Maybe nesting material or the starting position for this years nest, We’ll see next time.

Gadwall

Seen at Rye Meads febuary 2018.

Fieldfare

These fieldfares stripped the bush of berries over a couple days during the snow (“The Beast from the East”) of February 2018.

Bearded Tit

This bird just wouldn’t pose for it’s picture.

Reed Bunting

A scrufffy example but seemed happy enough singing away to himself.

Ruff

There were a few of these here on the day, both light and dark ruffs.

Ring Necked Parakeet

These appeared inthe evening around the outside cafe. I have also seen many of these flying over our garden.

Coal Tit

Saw these around the feeding station.

Swift

I found photographing these very difficult due to their speed and limited warning of their arrival. These photographs taken sitting on a chair…