Rawcliffe Lake

 Taxi duties took to this part of York this morning, so I decided to explore the area.

Sensible advice on what to feed the birds. Shame that there is no notice about stopping your children and dogs from chasing the ducks and geese. Oh for a white tailed eagle to swoop down on them!

Signs of spring 

As I slowly walked anti clockwise around the lake, I met another birder. We both spent some time watching the 7 goosander that were present on the lake.

The birds swam slowly around the edge of the lake diving for food on a regular basis. They did not come too close to the path due to the number of people.

2 pairs of bullfinches were active in some trees behind us.

A grey heron was in the wildlife refuge area and watched the goosnaders swim past.

High above us a chiffchaff was singing.

As I walked along the path I heard and saw other birds, a robin and several house sparrows.

A pleasant 90 minutes in the sunshine.