Monday, 14 December 2015

Hollingworth Lake

I had a couple of hours spare last weekend and went for a walk around Hollingworth lake in Rochdale. The weather has been truly dreadful of late, so I was just glad to get out without a howling wind or heavy rain. 
It was a leisurely stroll and not a great deal on the water, but enjoyable all the same as the sun began to set. 

I can't wait for Spring and some potentially drier, less windy spells of weather. Not a guarantee in this part of the world though.

Coot

A Cormorant in with some Lapwings.


A distant Kingfisher watching a Great Crested Grebe. 


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13 comments:

  1. Ela14 December 2015 at 16:02

    Great to see these beautiful birds !!
    As always your photos are excellent !!
    Greetings

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  2. NCSue14 December 2015 at 17:40

    What is the purpose of the wire fencing in the pond? The kingfisher seems to think it's seating for him, but I believe there must be another function?
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/12/beautiful-saint-maarten.html

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    1. Adam Jones15 December 2015 at 09:42

      Hi Sue, I believe the wire is to create a raft and protect the plants that have been cleverly planted in the middle of it. It will stop them floating away until well established. :)

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  3. eileeninmd14 December 2015 at 19:55

    Awesome variety of birds. I would love to see your Lapwing and the Kingfisher. Gorgeous birds and photos. Have a happy week!

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  4. Neesie14 December 2015 at 20:56

    The weather hasn't been the best has it Adam, although I think we have slightly less rain on the East coast of Scotland.
    I can't wait for spring either.
    I love birds too and have a photo this week of an owl. My bird feeders are costing me a fortune but they're well worth it to see so many visitors.
    Thanks for sharing and let's hope this next week is a little drier!

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  5. This N That14 December 2015 at 23:27

    We are just starting winter..with above average temps..almost 70 today..it's to be in the 30's this weekend which is more normal for this time of year..Beautiful birds..What is the wire for??

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    1. Adam Jones15 December 2015 at 09:43

      Hi, I believe the wire is to create a raft and protect the plants that have been cleverly planted in the middle of it. It will stop them floating away until well established. :)

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  6. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com15 December 2015 at 09:37

    Wonderful images of such lovely birds. But I have the same question as Sue above,why is there wire in the pond?

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    1. Adam Jones15 December 2015 at 09:43

      I believe the wire is to create a raft and protect the plants that have been cleverly planted in the middle of it. It will stop them floating away until well established. :)

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  7. Neil15 December 2015 at 21:05

    Great post.

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  8. TexWisGirl16 December 2015 at 00:20

    great birds. love that kingfisher. :)

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  9. Linda16 December 2015 at 05:29

    So neat to see them watching each other!

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  10. Villrose17 December 2015 at 15:00

    In the north, one has to hurry out as soon as the weather is reasonable...
    Lovely birds!

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