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!