goosanders connaught waters

With the news of a pair of goosanders at connaught waters I thought I would take a look and wasn't disappointed.

 It was a shame the light was always behind

 Well not always

 pochards seem to be getting scarcer these days

 I have never seen a scaup over here before but a tufty will have to do 

 Then a kestrel whilst packing the camera away in the car not a bad visit 

Warm Winter Sun

A late afternoon walk on the patch and some nice warm winter light with this female blackbird showing well

 This rook on the local golf course looking good

 Female pintail on connaught water at weekend

 And a quick walk at Southend always gives a chance of photo

 Managed to find a sanderling who didn't mind me getting close