The cranes probably come from Somerset, where they have been introduced by the Great Crane Project. Also at Otmoor is Maple Glory, who we saw at Chimney Meadows a few weeks ago.
Farmoor, with Andrew
Snow geese were the highlight, first seen flying accross the reservoir. A flock of about 75 birds. [source]
With pylons
The snow goose is a medium-sized goose, rather thin-necked with a stout bill. It occurs in two colour forms, one all white with black wing feathers which are obvious in flight, the other white-headed with a blue-grey body and wings. It does not breed in the UK, except where escaped from captivity. Wild birds breed in Greenland, Arctic North America and Siberia – some migrate south in the autumn to spend the winter on the Atlantic coast of the USA. [RSPB]
Good to find some flying bird food – mosquitos flying near the hide by the river
And a wasp, slowly warming up in the hide
Coot
Redshank
Great Crested Grebe
Nuthatch
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With a focus on nature these are amazing photos revealing the true majesty of the nature that we see on the walks. I missed much of this and am so grateful for having my eyes opened. Thank you David
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With a focus on nature these are amazing photos revealing the true majesty of the nature that we see on the walks. I missed much of this and am so grateful for having my eyes opened. Thank you David