This was my last visit before Christmas to our local nature reserve, Titchfield Haven. A couple of hours’ break there today, but the reserve is closed on Christmas Day.
Common Buzzard on his observation spot.
Lapwing landing.
Teal a pretty small duck.
Roe doe.
Mute Swan.
An eider raft is a large group of Eider Ducks that float close together on the sea. These rafts happen in the winter after they finish nesting. {Eider nest in the UK but are much further north than here} They stay close together to find food like shellfish and crustaceans by diving into the water
Fishing with no luck!
Little Egret Hamble River.
I spent a few hours on the beach watching the Sanderlings on Meon Shore.
A walk into the New Forest looking for Fallow Deer – a successful walk with plenty of sightings.
A lone Kestrelresting high up on a dead tree.
Moorhen at Titchfield Haven.
Wordless Wednesday.
Continued Reflections from my World. 