Welney Wetland Centre
Came up early ready to join our Ashdown Forest Birdgroup tomorrow morning. Arrived at Welney about an hour before closing time. Weather conditions were awful with very strong winds and rain.
There was time to admire the Whoopers from the visitors centre. There were well over a hundred close by with more out on the fens. They are truly a majestic species as they move regally through the water.
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| Whooper Swan Library picture |
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| Whooper Swans Library picture |
From the main observation hide the scene was dominated by hundreds of male Pochards. There were a few females too. Tufted Ducks, Wigeon, Coots, Black-headed Gulls, Great Black-backed Gulls, Herring Gulls, Cormorants and Lapwings were also evident.
A good start after a long journey in very poor weather.
Addition to 2014 UK Bird List:
Whooper Swan. (155)
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