Long-tailed Duck at West Rise Marsh

After my first Long-tailed Duck, at Cley during half-term, I had a second chance to see one much closer to home.

A Coot, demonstrating courtship behaviour with some pond weed.



A lightning lunchtime visit, in glorious sunshine, was successful.

A distant record photo of the Long-tailed Duck.

I also saw Bearded Tits and a Kestrel, and heard a calling Cetti's Warbler.

Gadwall, in wonderful afternoon light.