Bingham's hanky panky!

Yet another visit to Bingham's Pond yesterday (5 April); the Coot were on nests, a pair of Moorhen were getting it together and female Mallards were under a bit of pressure! This one managed to avoid attention by sitting behind one of the park benches......................

Female Mallard - Bingham's Pond - 5 April 2013

 

In addition to the resident species of wildfowl there were 3 Goosanders present..............

 

 

and finally, the local Sparrowhawk put in its annual 'April' appearance circling high overhead.............................................

 

Record shot - Sparrowhawk - 5 April 2013

 

The Sparrowhawk was the 32nd species that I've seen at the pond this year. I would expect that the next species to be added will be Willow Warbler, perhaps in about 10 days time!