A bit tricky driving to the reserve this morning, especially the bit from Goole.
Time for the fire
A steady trickle of visitors, who all enjoyed themselves and appreciated having the hides to themselves.
10 marsh harriers were in the air, first thing in the morning. They kept the visitors entertained all day, flying close to the hides. Most of the lagoons were frozen, with a few patches of open water. Several mallards and teal flew about as did a pair of mute swans.
While on family group were in reception having a drink, we noticed a fox in front of 1st hide.
4 whooper swans were busy feeding at the edge of Marshland hide.
Suzanne was just leaving the hide as I walked up the ramp, so she came back into the hide with me so that I could see the whoopers, then we returned to reception to have a hot drink.
The magpies were not impressed. The fox came closer to reception hide
before turning round and running away.
It started to rain at 3pm, so hopefully the ice on the lagoons will melt and life will become a bit easier for the birds.
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