My grey Day

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  1. strongylodon

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    We spent a grey day at Blashford lakes today near Ringwood, Hants, which are ex gravel pits returned to nature and are part of the Wildlife Trust. There are about 10 ponds and lakes.
    The visitor centre put up a few feeders so here are some pics of what we saw.
    Siskins and Redpolls


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    Great Spotted Woodie.
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    Brambling
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    Nuthatch.
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    Redpolls again.
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    Many of the ducks were in the distance:( here is a very distant Goosander.
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    THIS was worth waiting for, our patience paid off and I got some half decent pics of a Bittern.
    You could only spot him if he moved.
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    One more using the extra digital zoom, not so sharp.
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    Amazing camouflage on that Bittern. You did well to spot it.
    Thanks for sharing your day
     
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    Great shots Strongy love that first one,ages since I last saw siskins in our area.
     
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    Lovely pics Strongy - have never been there!! Its a must on our list now :)
     
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    Great pics Strongy, I wish we had so many different birds round here. Thanks for sharing.:thmb: 02
     
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