Friday 27th. April 2012

Well , at last a half decent day to get out and about , still windy , but drier and warmer , but good to be out . I headed for Bough Beech Reservoir , forgetting just how cold it can be on the causeway when the wind is blowing down the reservoir , as it was today . Pushed for time , it's the picture and comment post tonight .

On the small island in the middle of the Roy Coles Scrape , a pair of preening Shellduck .

The female Coot had just got off this nest with at least 3 eggs , calling for her partner .

Bet she wished she hadn't bothered , all she got was a bout of domestic violence .

Over the North Lake , one of a pair of Common Terns , several others on the main reservoir .

In the woods alongside the reservoir , a Cuckoo flew close and called , then flew closer and called again , only trouble  the usual branch syndrome .

Had better luck with my first Common Whitethroat of the year , in full song .

Why are singing Goldcrests always high in the tree ?

Juvenile Slow Worm , apart from size , the thin dark line along the length of it's body says so .

Lots of Bugle / Ajuga reptans found in flower .

After failing to get a shot of a mobile male , this female Orange Tip was a poser .

Even happy for a top shot too .

Found quite a few long horn moths /  Adela reamurella , this male seems to have lost one of his antennae .

Almost got a static shot of a Bank Vole / Clethrionomys glareolus , but as you can see , the front end is just about to exit right .

And finally for tonight , I found this Guinea Fowl in a field with sheep and lambs . I just photographed it , a certain other Blogger would probably added it to his year list .
Looks like another wet one tomorrow , so will finish off today's visit then .