Spent a few hours recent at one of South Derbyshire’s prime spots – Willington Gravel Pits and also at Melbourne Pool. A few good photo opportunities presented themselves.
Kingfisher – above 3 images – Willington GP, Derbyshire – Tony Davison© – This is a male as there is no orange to the base of the bill.
Water Rail – above 2 images – Willington GP – Tony Davison© – Seems to be a good year for this species.
Great White Egret – a bonus, as this bird flew past the hide in the early morning autumn sunshine. Tony Davison©
Great Crested Grebe – above 3 images – Willington GP, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Black-headed Gull – adults in winter plumage – Melbourne Pool, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Black-headed Gull – first winter – Melbourne Pool, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Great Black-backed Gull – 1st winter – Wllington GP, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Moorhen – Willington GP, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
Moorhen – Melbourne Pool, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©
