Went looking for a couple of Orchids the other day, but they had gone over probably because of he weather.
So i dropped down to the lake for a looksee. I found a spot on the edge that was clear of reeds and scanned the distant birds.
The Common terns had long gone, and there was a lack of Dragonflies and Butterflys.
Eventually a female Mute swan joined me on the clear area and started preening, later joined by a her 5 cygnets and the male, and for the next hour sat within touching distance all tending the waterproofing of their feathers.
I love the shapes they make when preening here is the Cob.
The youngsters spent a lot of time playing.
Next i was joined by 5 Juvenile Coots.
And soon a creche of Mallard ducklings added to the small group, their trust was heartwarming.
Awesome pictures Nom ( apologies to all who hate he word awesome -sometimes it’s the right word )
I especially like the first one it’s like a modern art painting in many ways .
In a world of twenty four hour news, smartphones and wall to wall music, it’s nice to seek out the more important things in life; Solitude and the appreciation of nature…
Thanks Nom…
I have started to do a bit of seawtching of late, as its the season for birds passing through, i have dipped on a couple of Minke whale, and Whitesided and Bottlenose dolphins but plenty time until October for a sighting.
The freshwater pond has nearly dried up but has left some muddy margins for waders etc. This fox visits often in the hope of a meal.
i found this sealpup sunbathing on a busy beach, however it was eventually disturbed by joe public who have no basic common sense.
thanks all, yes patience is important as wildlife turns up when it wants to as in the case of the fox and the seal, i knew in advance where the birds would be, but had to settle for a overhead shot to avoid disturbing the seal.
But as i like many aspects of natural history its rare there is not something to enjoy, while im waiting.
