Another one of my own... Her feet are not missing because I think they are unimportant; they are missing because I don't like my efforts at drawing bird feet! They never look right. I shall have to work on this. Maybe I should concentrate on drawing the "feet first"...!

Sometimes, when you are out and about you can stumble upon something that is not necessarily new or interesting to everyone, but it may be to you. I have watched Mallards for hours. I used to spend at least two hours every evening after work for seven years at Chasewater, near Cannock watching Mallards, Coots, Mute Swans etc, and I have said it before that I wish I had taken it more seriously. They fascinated me, but I have never seen this before. A female Mallard showing off her best bits! I think it is safe to say she's looking good :-)

Another one of my own drawings...

More from Sunday. Tufted Ducks; male and female. I love ducks. They are so attractive!

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We had a lovely day out in Dorset with Derek, Sam, Ben & Poppy on Sunday, primarily looking for the Bufflehead, which, thanks to Derek we did see. I have a photo, but it only just about makes it into the record shot file! Thanks guys.

Hooded Merganser at Radipole. He could do with a female to keep him company!

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Garden visitors....

A Long Tailed Tit wedged in twigs, and munching on a sunflower heart...

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Nice to have the Bullfinches back...

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I finally got that photoshoot with the Firecrest in the garden today...

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Bottoms up!

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Great Crested Grebe without any waffle!