This morning I was delighted when Kev messaged with the news the three Glossy Ibis Viv found on the Axe yesterday were still present. And they've been showing exceptionally well all day in the vicinity of Bridge Marsh, and really were as close as the following photos suggest...
This trio takes my Axe Glossy Ibis tally to an impressive 32. Although I reckon the next 30 will come around a lot quicker, may even be before this winter is out if things keep going the way they are!
Other nuggets of interest from me since the White-fronted Geese (they only stayed until the next day) includes singles of Dark-bellied Brent Goose and Greylag Goose on Bridge Marsh, and although others have seen more Pintail about, I just keep seeing this female...
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| Spot the imposta! |
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| A subtly beautiful duck |
Also at Seaton Marshes it was nice to stumble across this showy Water Rail the other day...
It's been nice to finally have some dry weather to get out and about in. Although a bit more ice and frost would be much appreciated...
Good to see the glossy ibis this year, there are at least 2 possibly more further north on the Somerset Levels, often with cattle egrets which are now so numerous they almost seem common. Times are a-changing.
ReplyDeleteHi Wessex Revier. Times are indeed changing! The photos of the superflocks of Cattle Egrets are amazing. Wonder when Ibis will first breed here, although no prizes for guessing where!
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