More patch birding

Theres nothing better than standing in the study as the dawn breaks with a mug of tea in hand and watching the pond opposite the house through the scope as the light reveals whats dropped in over night! Unfortunately thats all to rare an occurrence as I usually leave for work this time of year in darkness and get home in darkness but one day this week I had the chance to stand and watch......

The result was another species for the patch year list - a pair of Shoveller had arrived overnight but left soon after dawn. The 4 Wigeon remain though and the Canada geese have started arriving occasionally joined by a couple of Greylags.

Shoveller and Teal above. Greylags below:

Canadas below:

We are also getting regular visits from at least two Rabbits who seem to have taken a liking to the extremely rotten windfalls left out for the birds!