Why is it always the case that when you are driving there is a photo opportunity and you can not take it due to nowhere to safely stop, 2 Red kites perched next to each other and missed it due to traffic.
Plenty of birds around today despite the wind and cold, a good group of Redpoll in the alder near redshank hide was a good start to the walk.
Plenty of lapwing, Gadwall and Teal about also.
Just around the corner a Green woodpecker was clinging to a fence post but soon flew off as I tried to get closer.
Green Woodpecker at Rutland Water.
On lagoon 3, a group of Smew has taken up temporary residence near the bay with 3 drakes and 7 females. Unfortunately they are to far away for a worth while picture.
A Mute swan then decided to chase off a rival male by flying low all the way across the lake.
Mute Swan at Rutland Water
Mute Swan at Rutland Water
On the way back to the car I spotted a Goosander and a lot of cormorants drying out after diving for food. I was finally greeted at the car by a Dunnock to whom I shared a biscuit.
Dunnock at Rutland Water.
On the drive back I spotted something in a tree and managed to pull into a lay-by, It wasn't the Red kite I was after but a Buzzard and still to far away for a decent photo.
Common Buzzard.
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