Friday, 4 December 2020

Redesmere Lake

 I had a day off this week and it also just so happened to be a sunny but cold day. It was a sad day as it was the funeral of a good friend of mine. To take my mind off things I headed over to Redesmere in the morning to see if I could make use of the good sunlight. There was plenty around, both on the water and in the trees. Plenty of gulls, Tufted Duck, and Great Crested Grebe, with the odd Kingfisher and Redwing.

Great Crested Grebe in its winter plumage

This Treecreeper was busy picking away underneath the bark



The Tufted Ducks were looking particularly fine in the sun


There are only ever one or two Lesser Black-backed Gulls in amongst the Black headed Gulls. A good size comparison here with the Lesser on the right.

A very good looking Lesser Black-backed Gull




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12 comments:

  1. Jeanie5 December 2020 at 00:32

    I am so sorry about the death of your friend, Adam. But I am grateful you could find some time for beauty and peace in the day as well. The photos are lovely.

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  2. eileeninmd5 December 2020 at 11:06

    Hello,
    Great birds and beautiful photos. I have been looking for the Brown Creeper here. I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.

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  3. Jo5 December 2020 at 18:21

    Hi Adam. I have never heard of a Tree Creeper. It has a curved beak and not strong looking like woodpeckers have Your tufted duck images are stunning. And your gulls are spectacular too. Have a great weekend JO

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  4. Rain 7 December 2020 at 13:14

    Those are some nice captures. I love the eyes on the duck! And I've never heard of a tree creeper!

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  5. Yvonne7 December 2020 at 18:53

    Beautiful photos.

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  6. Carol @Comfort Spring Station7 December 2020 at 19:13

    Glad you had a good day of sun - sorry to hear about your friend.

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  7. Photo Cache7 December 2020 at 21:41

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. They made my day.

    Stay safe.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  8. NCSue8 December 2020 at 00:12

    Aren't they lovely photos!
    My condolences on your loss. These are hard days.
    Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/12/i-miss-fall-colors.html

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  9. Monika Ohson | TravelerInMe8 December 2020 at 09:59

    May he rest in peace. I am sure he will remain alive in the memories you both made together.

    I love the birds that you saw. The tree-creeper is too cute. I had seen a velvet fronted nuthatch last year and found them quite interesting.

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  10. Fun608 December 2020 at 21:07

    I always enjoy your photos. Being at one with nature can be a good antidote for what life throws at us.

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  11. Lea8 December 2020 at 21:33

    Beautiful birds! Great photos!

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  12. David M. Gascoigne,19 December 2020 at 20:22

    A fine outing. Treecreepers are not uncommon but that does not mean they are easy to locate, so chance is a fine thing when it happens.

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