Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)


Linnet (Carduelis cannabina), female.


Small wild rabbit.

Apple blossom


Common Toad (Bufo bufo)


Bluebells

Now thats what I call a nest.

Greylag geese landing.


Mute Swan, male.


Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).

Pair of Shelduck. Striking colours.

Brown Hare.
Kept so still that I didn't see her, right under my nose.

Misty morning.
Even in poor weather there is a beauty to the marsh.

Hawthorn in blossom.

(Northern) Wheatear. Summer visitor from Africa, one of the first migrants to arrive.

Song Thrush.

Ribwort plantain (Plantago lanceolata).
Very common plant, didn't know what it was until today.

Gorse. A splash of early spring colour!

Marsh Marigold, found on the banks of the fleet.

A surprised Moorhen. Didn't know where to go.

Common Pied Wagtail or rare White Wagtail? I don't know and he doesn't care.

Sparkling Coot!

Watched this mute swan eating the seed heads of the Bull-rushes

Looks like the marsh is on fire!

Love the movement in this shot.

Much folklore is recorded about the Robin.
"Art though the bird whom Man loves best
The pious bird with scarlet breast." (Wordsworth)

Male Pheasant, wonderful plumage!

Beautiful morning light on Middle Lake.