Secretive water rail

Secretive water rail

Such a shy and secretive little bird…the Water Rail. I saw this one down in a ditch under the cover of some pretty serious brambles. However, as this was the first time I’d managed to see one up close it was worth the scratches and the effort of getting down on my...
Springtime Grebes

Springtime Grebes

Great crested grebes beginning their courting rituals but they didn’t quite complete the weed exchanges or the full ‘dance’. Maybe next time I’m in Somerset, Ham Walls RSPB