Ogden in the rain

14:30 – 16:30

Another clammy overcast morning gave way to rain this afternoon as I had a walk around Ogden Water.

The Male Goosander was asleep by the bread-lobbers area when I arrived but it had livened up a bit and was feeding at the north end on my departure.

I did a circuit of the water, hung around the north end intake for a while then had a short stroll in the woods before turning left at the car park and going up the top of the woods looking for Green Woodpecker.

No sight nor sound of a Woodpecker today though.

In addition to the Male Goosander the water held 13 Canada Geese, Mallard and 1 Black Headed Gull.

Lots of Robins about feeding young.

A solitary Swallow was feeding/drinking along the water.

On the circuit, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler and by the north end intake a Grey Wagtail

The walk into the woods paid off with the sighting of a Treecreeper on a dark conifer tree. 

Hope this November weather picks up soon.

The Blue Tits are busy feeding the young my Blue Tit box at home.

They seem to be able to fly 50 yds, to the same tree each time, and come back with a small caterpillar with ease.

A peaceful Ogden Water

Plenty of potential

Spot the Grey Wagtail as it flashed by

Spot the Grey Wagtail!

Spot the Treecreeper

Male Goosander on the far side of the water

Male Goosander same place (full zoom)