Looking at the forecast Thursday night I decided to have an early start Friday. I arrived at NDC at 9 to a surprisingly full car park? I gathered my stuff and made my way to the GS Hide. Sure enough it was full. Jono Leadley was present with a York group. We had a brief chat mentioning the recent RTD at Castle Howard and improved access arrangements before they moved on.
I settled in my spot and was extremely pleased to see...Swans...
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| A Glorious Sight! |
Always a landmark moment to see the return of this Iconic Species to my Patch.
Their Site Loyalty is Special. Over the next hour or so I was treated to the marvellous spectacle of extended Whooper Swan action. Birds arrived from the North...
...and leaving to the South...
Massive bonus to get the flight views!!!
It proved to be quite a Raptor Fest during my 4 hour stint. A couple of Red Kites were active over the River and one came closer on occasions...
The "pale" Buzzard finally made an appearance...
...as did the young Fox...
It was in view on and off for a good hour and gave great views form different spots around the reserve...
Eventually it attracted the attention of a cc Marsh Harrier...
...then 2...
One Bird paid a closer visit...
Another Buzzard joined the Party...
The Star turn was the return of the Whooper Swans. NEVER to be taken for granted. The fact that they return to the LDV every Year and have done so since time immemorial is testament to their loyalty. May it continue to be so...
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