Slimbridge (Pt II)

This week I continue from last week's blog.  All the images were taken in the collections, but spot the wild bird that had sneaked in!

Caribbean Flamingo

Ruff

Goldeneye

Jackdaw (Yes, this is the wild one)

Bewick's Swan

Trumpeter Swan

Carolina Wood Duck

Hooded Merganser

Chiloe Wigeon

Patagonian Crested Duck

Greater Flamingo

Bar-headed Goose

Lesser White-fronted Goose

Emperor Goose

These last few images of geese were all taken near Puddleduck Corner.  I went through the little wooden gate to where there is a bench.  As I was sitting on the bench more birds wandered over.  They were sitting or standing at my feet like children sitting round for a story.  I ended up half lying on the seat (to improve my point-of-view) and taking photographs.  You've seen for yourself just how laid back my subjects were.

Red-breasted Goose

Hawaiian Goose (Nene)

Lesser Magellan Goose  ♂

Slimbridge (Pt I)

This is Part 1 of 2 of images taken on an autumn visit to the WWT reserve at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire.  There are two  aspects of the reserve.  There is the 'wild side' where wild birds are drawn by the habitat existing and created.  There are the 'collections' where visitors can see examples of avian (and other) wildlife from around the world.  This blog deals solely with the former.  I shall post images from the rest of the reserve next week.

All the images this week were taken from the hides there

Black-tailed Godwit

Lapwing

Grey Wagtail

Ruff

Wood Pigeon

Teal

Black-headed Gull