1 March 2022 - Hollingworth Lake

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Raven, Redwings, Teal, Tufted Duck

Clear and frosty overnight, and a sunny 2°C to begin with, though it was relatively calm and felt milder this morning. A group of Bullfinches was feeding in the usual area, but no decent photos taken.  A few Redwings were in Pavilion Wood again, flying up as I approached.  When I reached the SW corner I suddenly realised that the Corvid above me was a Raven, and in the rush to get photos, didn't have the right camera settings. By the time I did, it was going away and I was looking into the sun.

This afternoon's walk was still sunny, and quite a few degrees warmer, though it didn't feel that way in quite a stiff breeze.  On the reserve were a few Teal, and a drake Tufted came fairly close in decent light for a change. A Great Crested Grebe appeared, then disappeared under water, popping up again around 20 yards away on the reserve pool.  The field opposite the gate held a few gulls, including a couple of Common Gulls.

Redwing, 1/500 sec, f/5.0, ISO 125, 219.76 mm

Raven, 1/1600 sec, f/5.0, ISO 100, 219.76 mm

Raven, 1/1600 sec, f/5.0, ISO 100, 219.76 mm

Teal, 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 160, 220 mm

Tufted Duck , 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, 220 mm

Tufted Duck , 1/500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 160, 220 mm

Great Crested Grebe, 1/640 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100, 220 mm

Common Gull, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100, 220 mm