GREAT WHITE EGRET

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Great White Egret at Watermead Reservoir, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, … Continue reading

GREYLAG GOOSE IN FLIGHT

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Greylag Goose – All about the flow and shape of the wings. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2022]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts … Continue reading

GRASS SNAKE

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Not something I usually come across or indeed look for but nevertheless a nice surprise to see a grass snake out for a swim. Taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2022]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe and Humbugs

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A few shots of a Great Crested Grebe with two chicks (AKA Humbugs) taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. Both appear to be well fed and looked after. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with Chicks AKA Humbugs!

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I have been following a pair of Great Crested Grebes at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury for a few weeks since their chicks hatched only a few weeks ago (mid April). The Grebes are a stunning bird particularly during their courtship rituals. … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with Lunch!

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A few shots of a great crested grebe with lunch, taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebes and Chicks (Humbugs)

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The resident pair of Great Crested Grebes feeding their chicks (AKA Humbugs – after the sweet) at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2021]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this … Continue reading

Great Crested Grebe with Catch!

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Still find it amazing how such a relatively small grebe can manage to swallow such a large fish with ease. Not an expert on fish but think the unfortunate victim may be a Tench. Taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury. © … Continue reading

Running on Water

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Not only do Coots swim and dive, apparently they also have this clever trick where they run on water! Taken at Watermead Lake, Aylesbury.

Clever Coot!

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