MORE BIRDS FROM THE LAKE

 Whilst up Cwmtillery lakes looking for the Dippers I decided to have a good scout around to see what other ornithological treats were up there. I wasn't disappointed with some nice birds on show not only on the lake but walking up to and on the reservoir.

mallard

female mallard

There's always good numbers of mallards on the lake with people always willing to feed them.

coot

moorhen

There's also good numbers of Coots and Moorhens.

female goosander

This female Goosander was a lovely sight, the males must be around somewhere but not to be seen on this occasion.

little grebe

The little Grebe's have established themselves at the lake now and this one was in it's full spring breeding plumage.

lesser black backed gull

There's usually numbers of gulls around and on the lake this one is a Lesser Black Backed Gull.

grey wagtail

At the top side of the lake is a man made river that runs down from the reservoir, it's become pretty overgrown at it's edges I spotted this male Grey Wagtail at the waters edge.

kestrel

This distant Kestrel was hunting over the mountainside.

grey heron

cormorant 

This Heron and Cormorant took flight one at the ponds below the reservoir and one on the reservoir itself.

So a nice selection and a great couple of hours spent out with the camera at my old stomping ground really enjoyed it.