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Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire.
We know the right time to go to get the lighting conditions we want, and in particular visit to see if the Wood duck is still around.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne South Derbyshire.
Checked the weather forecast last night and rechecked this morning - Sun all day was promised.
It was full sun when we left our home but when we got to Melbourne (10 miles away) no where to be seen.
The birds were about, now at least 2 pairs of Goosander, but the light didn't get the memo and was very variable with little sun.
This female was following one of the males continually and kept posturing at him like the pre mounting display, but its far to early, she was very vocal too.
If anyone knows what going on I would love to know.
Note: Lots of group shots so still processing them, upload them tomorrow.
Just upstream from "The Pool," along the Fern Lake trail in the Moraine Park area of Rocky Mountain National Park. This image was created from two images combined in Lightroom.
Taken at 'The Pool', Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
This is 15 minutes from us and we go here when the forecast predicts morning sun. when afternoon sun is forecast we would go to Swithland Reservoir in Leicestershire, which is 8 minutes from us.
The problem with this strategy is you get the same birds, but we can't go any further due to COVID.
Haven't managed to get out this week so far, so after checking the weather forecast last night, we decided a local trip was in order.
These were taken at 'The Pool ' Melbourne on the border of Leicestershire and South Derbyshire. Prime purpose being to re find the Drake Wood Duck we saw at a distance last week, unfortunately we didn't as checked over 2/3 of the way round, the last third was too muddy and we were slipping al over the place. but it did enable us the get these shots.
Again had the place to ourselves until about 11:30, the light was going so we left.
Taken at 'The Pool', Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
This is 15 minutes from us and we go here when the forecast predicts morning sun. when afternoon sun is forecast we would go to Swithland Reservoir in Leicestershire, which is 8 minutes from us.
The problem with this strategy is you get the same birds, but we can't go any further due to COVID.
I think the fish is a Spined Loach (Cobitis taenia) and is generally regarded as threatened, if not rare, in Europe.
If I'm wrong please let me know.
Taken at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
The light was very good, but a bit contrasty.
Not much there yet but I will get a lot better as Autumn and Winter approach.
Taken at 'The Pool" Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
A very obliging juvenile allowing very close views.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire.
We know the right time to go to get the lighting conditions we want, and in particular visit to see if the Wood duck is still around.
As you can see it still is but was extremely reluctant to come out today by staying in the deep shade under the overhanging trees.
Hope to see it again in spring next year.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire.
We know the right time to go to get the lighting conditions we want, and in particular visit to see if the Wood duck is still around.
Go large on this one
Taken at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
Not been out and about much recently, due to the rain and COVID restrictions, so as today was going to be quite sunny for the morning at least we went to one of our local patch sites on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. for our birding walk.
Been here for a couple of years at least, saw it in breeding plumage before the first lockdown, and eclipse in summer when the restrictions were Tier 1 (in our area), so it was nice to find him again.
We had the place to ourselves till around 11:30 when it got a little busier, so we left with lots of shots in the can
Taken at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
Not been out and about much recently, due to the rain and COVID restrictions, so as today was going to be quite sunny for the morning at least we went to one of our local patch sites on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. for our birding walk.
We had the place to ourselves till around 11:30 when it got a little busier, so we left with lots of shots in the can
Taken at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
The light was very good, but a bit contrasty.
Not much there yet but I will get a lot better as Autumn and Winter approach.
A return visit to 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire to re find and get some better shots of Goosander. We eventually located a female feeding under hover hanging trees, unfortunately she was being pursued by a feeding close bye and continually upsetting the goosander who eventually moved off, and we couldn't relocate.
Got some great consolation shots on the walk out.
In between our two visits to Staunton Harold Reservoir, for the R-nD, we popped down the road to 'The Pool' in Melbourne, also in Derbyshire, were this shot was taken.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire.
We know the right time to go to get the lighting conditions we want, and in particular visit to see if the Wood duck is still around.
Taken at 'The Pool', Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
First time out with Grandson since last March.
We meet at Staunton Harold Reservoir to see if we could find the Ring-necked Duck, but we couldn't, so we moved onto Melbourne.
ARE you alive?
I touch you—
You quiver like a sea-fish.
I cover you with my net.
What are you, banded one? 5
H. D. "The Pool"
Taken at 'The Pool', Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
Lovely bright morning so decided to visit here to get some better shots of the goosanders we saw last week.
Taken at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
Not been out and about much recently, due to the rain and COVID restrictions, so as today was going to be quite sunny for the morning at least we went to one of our local patch sites on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border. for our birding walk.
We had the place to ourselves till around 11:30 when it got a little busier, so we left with lots of shots in the can
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
New arrivals since our last visit and certainly having an effect on the ♀, no sign of the 1st winter ♂ we saw last visit
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire.
We know the right time to go to get the lighting conditions we want, and in particular visit to see if the Wood duck is still around.
As you can see it still is but was extremely reluctant to come out today by staying in the deep shade under the overhanging trees.
Hope to see it again in spring next year.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
New arrivals since our last visit and certainly having an effect on the ♀, no sign of the 1st winter ♂ we saw last visit
An afternoon at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
We normally go early morning, but that wasn't possible today.
We noticed the 2 pairs of Goosander (Mergus merganser) but they were heading towards the other end, so we didn't pursue, we concentrated of the birds feeding in front of us.
There is a pair of ♂
Red-crested Pochards too, but I have so many shots of these I don't need anymore, until they do something I haven't seen before.
Haven't managed to get out this week so far, so after checking the weather forecast last night, we decided a local trip was in order.
These were taken at 'The Pool ' Melbourne on the border of Leicestershire and South Derbyshire. Prime purpose being to re find the Drake Wood Duck we saw at a distance last week, unfortunately we didn't as checked over 2/3 of the way round, the last third was too muddy and we were slipping al over the place. but it did enable us the get these shots.
Again had the place to ourselves until about 11:30, the light was going so we left.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne South Derbyshire.
Checked the weather forecast last night and rechecked this morning - Sun all day was promised.
It was full sun when we left our home but when we got to Melbourne (10 miles away) no where to be seen.
The birds were about, now at least 2 pairs of Goosander, but the light didn't get the memo and was very variable with little sun.
There were two pairs in separate areas and an unpaired ♀. On two occasions they came together, these are shot from both instances.
Taken at 'The Pool" Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
I have come across this bird/type before, at Thornton Reservoir in Leicestershire on the 26th April 2021, it only stayed a day, it wasn't there the following day when we looked for it again.
You can imagine my surprise when walking back to the car I observed it getting out of the water following a male Tuftie.
I took many shots of it (I only got two at Thornton) to provide evidence of ID.
The Pool is around 9 miles away (as the duck flies) from Thornton, although they are in different Counties.
Taken at 'The Pool', Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
Lovely bright morning so decided to visit here to get some better shots of the goosanders we saw last week.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne South Derbyshire.
Checked the weather forecast last night and rechecked this morning - Sun all day was promised.
It was full sun when we left our home but when we got to Melbourne (10 miles away) no where to be seen.
The birds were about, now at least 2 pairs of Goosander, but the light didn't get the memo and was very variable with little sun.
There were two pairs in separate areas and an unpaired ♀. On two occasions they came together, these are shot from both instances.
An afternoon at 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire.
We normally go early morning, but that wasn't possible today.
We noticed the 2 pairs of Goosander (Mergus merganser) but they were heading towards the other end, so we didn't pursue, we concentrated of the birds feeding in front of us.
There is a pair of ♂
Red-crested Pochards too, but I have so many shots of these I don't need anymore, until they do something I haven't seen before.
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
A female Northern Shoveler making a big splash at The Pool in Central Park, New York City.
The aptly named Northern Shoveler has a shovel-shaped bill that quickly sets it apart from other dabbling ducks. It is a medium-sized duck that tends to sit with its rear a bit higher out of the water almost like its bill is pulling its front hand down.
Breeding male shovelers are bold white, blue, green, and rust, but their most notable feature is their white chest and white lower sides. In flight, males flash blue on the upper wing and green on the secondaries (the speculum). Female and immature shovelers are mottled in brown and have powdery-blue on the wings that is sometimes visible on resting birds. Their very large orange bill is their most notable field mark.
--- allaboutbirds.org
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne in South Derbyshire. Arrived early to make the most of the morning light.
An immature (juvenile) Black-crowned Night Heron stealthily walked by at The Pool in Central Park, Manhattan NY.
Black-crowned Night-Herons are small herons with rather squat, thick proportions. They have thick necks, large, flat heads, and heavy, pointed bills. The legs are short and, in flight, barely reach the end of the tail. The wings are broad and rounded.
Adults are light-gray birds with a neatly defined black back and black crown. Immatures are brown with large white spots on the wings and blurry streaks on the underparts. Adults have all-black bills; immatures have yellow-and-black bills.
--- allaboutbirds.org
A return visit to 'The Pool' in Melbourne, South Derbyshire to re find and get some better shots of Goosander. We eventually located a female feeding under hover hanging trees, unfortunately she was being pursued by a feeding close bye and continually upsetting the goosander who eventually moved off, and we couldn't relocate.
Got some great consolation shots on the walk out.
Feeding under trees which are reflected by the water
Taken at 'The Pool' Melbourne South Derbyshire.
Checked the weather forecast last night and rechecked this morning - Sun all day was promised.
It was full sun when we left our home but when we got to Melbourne (10 miles away) no where to be seen.
The birds were about, now at least 2 pairs of Goosander, but the light didn't get the memo and was very variable with little sun.
Note: Lots of group shots so still processing them, upload them tomorrow.
Colorful Autumn foliage and its reflections at The Pool in Central Park.
The lesser-known body of water in the Northwest area of the Park, the Pool is a man-made masterpiece. Weeping willows hang low over grassy banks while a rushing waterfall enlivens the serene landscape.
The area offers some of the Park’s best fall foliage and wildlife sightings: visitors may notice many species of birds, fish, and amphibians in their midst. Cross over the rustic bridge at the Pool’s eastern edge for a picturesque entrance into the North Woods.
The Pool’s origins can be traced back to one of the only natural watercourses within the borders of the Park: Montayne’s Rivulet. Designers Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux dammed up the stream, diverting water northeastward to form the Loch and Harlem Meer. What remained was the Pool, a healthy environment for wildlife and an idyllic retreat for Park visitors. At the southwest end of the Pool, a grotto containing one of many secrets behind Central Park’s construction: its running water is fed by the Reservoir through a 48-inch pipe beneath the boulders.
--- centralparknyc.org