8 March 2023 - Hollingworth Lake

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3 Goosander

Back to normal conditions today, with temperature at -2°C, overcast and a cold wind chill.

No sign of the Little Egret today, but as I approached the hide I could see a female Goosander close to the promontary.  After exchanging some niceties with a couple of regular walkers, I hurried down to the hide to catch the Goosander just swimming right to left in the channel in front of the hide.  The light was a little duller than I would have liked, so the photos were taken around ISO2500, but it was nice to get a close view of such a cracking bird!  

Another pair of Goosander were just off the nature reserve, but somewhat further away.

Female Goosander, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2000 (view full size image)

Female Goosander-, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2500 (view full size image)