Goldcrest -Ferry Meadows

© Roy Norris
Observed in trees at the West end. (Struggling with the light and the camera lens unfortunately)

Goldeneye - Ferry Meadows

© Roy Norris
One of two observed at Gunwade Lake (West end) today.

Hybrid @ Baston & Langtoft Pits

(c) Josh Jones

This animal was found early afternoon of 22nd November on the Ocean, showing on its own. It regularly dabbled but also took part in short dives for food. Its parents are presumably a Red-crested Pochard and a Pochard. Where has it come from? As it was not associating with the local Red-crested Pochards, perhaps it originates from the continent...

Slavonian Grebe, Bradley Fen

Found this lunchtime at the western end.

Slavonian Grebe Podiceps auritus

© Brian Stone Digiscoped with Canon Powershot A640 and Leica APO77 x32

Scaup, Holme Fen NNR

A first-winter on Jackson's Mere.

Scaup Aythya marila


© Brian Stone Digiscoped with Canon Powershot A640 and Leica APO77 x32

Nuthatch

© Roy Norris
Observed in Bluebell Wood today.

Pochard

© Roy Norris
Pair observed on Overton Lake FM today.

Mute Swan

©Peter Beesley
Mute Swan At Orton Brick Pits

Black-necked Grebe.

© Roy Norris
More images of the Black-necked Grebe at Ferry Meadows.
(Thanks Mike and Don for pointing me in the right direction.)

Black-necked Grebes at Ferry Meadows

© Mike WeedonThis delightful pair of Black-necked Grebes were found this morning (7.11.08) by stalwart patch veteran Don Gardener at Gunwade Lake, Ferry Meadows.