Day Out At Blacktoft

Two of us, Barry and myself, had another great day out watching and photographing some of the birds at the RSPB reserve Blackoft Sands. Great to see the Marsh  Harriers making their food passes. (This is where the male flys above the femail and drops food for her to catch.) We had not only great views of Marsh Harriers, but were treated to views of a pair of Montagu's Harriers and a pair of Garganey. Yet another great day out.

Barry has already put a post so I've added just a few more.

                                                                      Avocets

                                       Avocets giving one of the Marsh Harriers some grief

                                                         Male and female Gadwell

                                               Male Garganey. A great looking duck

                                        Male and female Shellducks in mating mood

                                                         Male Shoveller looking his best

                                                          Those Garganey's again

                                         Little Grebe in breeding plumage

                                       Reed Wabler skulking around in the reeds

                         Flight of Avocets taking flight because of the approach of a Marsh Harrier