Our overwintering ducks are at their finest at the moment, and the drake ducks, in particular, look smart in their winter plumage. Below are a few of the species that you can see at this time of year.

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Swallows are a symbol of love, faith, hope & loyalty. Once established, pairs stay together to breed for life, returning to the same breeding ground to raise their young and often using the same nest year after year, a phenomenon called philopatry.

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Spring was is in the air in today even if the leaden skies concealed the sun until late afternoon.

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First Caspian gull of the year - this blue-stained 2nd winter was at Erith pier today, along with a few yellow-legged gulls

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Grey Wagtail collecting flies galore to feed young along by the river today . How does it manage to keep so many in its bill at one time?

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First arrival of Blackcaps this morning + several Chiffchaff, Cetti’s, Bullfinch today’s ringing highlights with .

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Also seen today , Goldcrests, Kestrel, Tufted Duck (f) diving in the Mill Pond, Grey Wagtail, LT Tit, Grey Heron and Buzzard flying over.

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