Dull cloudy skies today as we ventured out to Anglers CP near Wakefield,this is a large
lake which is close to Wintersett Reservoir.A strong wind was blowing on our arrival with
a temperature of 13°C, we were hoping to see the Black-necked Grebe that has been
reported here over the last few days but a Little Grebe was the best we could do. The
lake held large numbers of Canadas,Mallards with Tufted Ducks,Pochard & Gt C. Grebe
also present.
We headed for the main hide which over looks some shallower water & is more sheltered
with a series of islands.There were plenty birds to see here including Cormorant,BH Gull,
Lapwing,Grey Heron,Mute Swan,Wigeon,Shoveler,Coot,Moorhen & Gadwall. Among the
BH Gulls was a Yellow-legged Gull we believe with it having a very pale grey back.
The Little Grebe was the bird we kept an eye on most, maybe hoping it would turn into a
Black-necked Grebe but not today for us.We spent most of our time in the hide so there
were plenty other spots for it to go around the large lake.
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| Cormorant |
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| YL Gull |
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| YL Gull, 3rd Winter having a snooze |
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| Gadwall |
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| Pochard |
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| Shoveler,Moorhen & Little Grebe |
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| Wigeon & Little Grebe |
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| Gt C. Grebe |
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| Little Grebe |
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| On the move |
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| Bit of preening |
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| Snooze time |
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| View from the hide at Anglers CP |
A good selection there lads, nice one on the Y.L.
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