 |
| Mandarin Duck, Aix galericulata |
A quick visit to Arundel WWT gave me
an opportunity to take the 20 minute electric boat safari around the wetlands.
My guide gave an excellent account of the wildlife, especially the Water Vole
which has been successfully reintroduced to the protected wetlands. The Water
Shrew is also abundant and there is a survey being undertaken to determine the
numbers. A Kingfisher landed within sight of the Sand Martin hide and I spotted
Mandarins, Eiders, a Swan Goose and a feisty lady Australian Wood Duck.
 |
| Common Eider, Somateria mollissima |
 |
| Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis |
 |
| female Australian Wood Duck, Chenonetta jubata |
This feisty lady came up and pecked at my laces and trousers!
,+Branta+sandvicensis+5362.jpg) |
| Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose), Branta sandvicensis |
,+Branta+sandvicensis+5376.jpg) |
| Nēnē (Hawaiian Goose), Branta sandvicensis |
 |
| Mandarin Duck, Aix galericulata |
 |
| Swan Goose, Anser cygnoides |
 |
| Swan Goose, Anser cygnoides |
 |
| White-faced Whistling Duck, Dendrocygna viduata |
,+Branta+sandvicensis+5362.jpg)
,+Branta+sandvicensis+5376.jpg)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please select 'Name/URL' from 'Comment as' drop down box and add your name, thanks.