My bird of the day (well Sunday actually .... I am a bit slow off the mark
) was a
Black-necked Grebe at Blackmoorfoot Reservoir near Huddersfield in West Yorkshire.
This bird has been present for several days and I found it easily when I arrived.
My first view was one of those
"does my bum look big in this?" type poses that the smaller grebes tend to show off ....
However, thankfully the bird turned to its better side swimming, diving and eating close to the shore ....
Oh and before anyone questions whether I should deal with the "red eye" in Photoshop, Black-necked Grebes do have a very bright red eye
.
I also saw a
Grey Wagtail and 2 male and 4 female
Goosanders at Blackmoorfoot Reservoir.
After watching the Black-necked Grebe for some time it was a trip to inner Leeds for a small group of
Waxwings that have been present for some time. Unfortunately I only saw a single bird and then only briefly so no photos. Finally, I saw at least 5
Red Kites in the vicinity of Harewood House (this is the Yorkshire re-introduction site for this wonderful bird of prey).
Richard