Another day, another surprise. There were four of them… three males and a female tufted duck enjoying the early morning sunshine on Falmer Pond. Clearly passing through (they were gone by lunchtime, but they were a delight to see.
At the edge of the pond a pair of the local rats had found some seed scattered on a rock.
And later in the day, the eight little greylag goslings feasted on plant matter growing on a submerged rock.
And then up on to the bank for a well-earned rest.
Camera note: all photos taken with the Canon 7D Mark II and EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens.
derwandersmann
18 May 2015The graylag goslings are a delight, and the rats are looking busy. Very handsome shots of the tufted ducks.
Words
23 May 2015dW, thanks! I love the goslings and the way the parents guard them so well. The tufted ducks were a pleasant change from the usual species locally.
Darko
18 May 2015Interesting kind of ducks. I checked our field guide on birds and didn’t find anything like that even though they look kind of similar to ring-necked ducks and some goldeneyes.
Words
23 May 2015Darko, I had to check their name (goldeneyes were another option on my list!).
Andy
22 May 2015I thought I commented on this? But apparently not. Do I have anything astounding to add, nope! lol. 🙂
Words
23 May 2015Andy, lol 😆 And thanks for whatever it was you thought you had said!