1 February 2010
Ring-necked Duck, female, WWT Slimbridge, South Lake Observatory, 1st February 2010
© Copyright 2010 WWT, Martin J McGill
South Lake
RING-NECKED DUCK female to the left of the hide
Ruddy Duck male
Goldeneye female
Ruff 17
Lapwing 250
2000+ assorted wildfowl
Holden Tower
Very high tide flooded the Dumbles this morning. The noise of the ice sheets breaking up flushed the geese which settled on the adjacent fields. At least 3200 Wigeon, 60 Shelduck and 1000 Teal were on show providing a major spectacle as the tide surged in as fast as the geese could walk!
European White-fronted Goose 400
Barnacle Goose 156
Canada Goose 250
Rushy
Bewick's Swan 250
Pochard 500
Tufted Duck 250
Pintail 200
Shelduck 150