Bewick’s Swans and Water Rails

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis

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This morning I decided to visit the Bewick’s Swans on the River Arun. Unfortunately they were on the other side of the river and only visible from the hillside opposite. There were around 20, plus some Greylag Geese. Afterwards I walked round Arundel WWT and used the hides to dodge downpours which were interspersed with blue skies. A Kingfisher flew past once and several Water Rails showed themselves.

Bewick's Swans, Cygnus columbianus and Greylag Geese, Anser anser

Meadow Pipit, Anthus pratensis

Pied Wagtail, Motacilla alba

Starling, Sturnus vulgaris

Arundel WWT:

Blue Tit, Cyanistes caeruleus

Blue Tit

female Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs

male Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs

Feral Pigeons, Columba livia domestica

Gadwall, Anas strepera

Great Tit, Parus major

Greylag Goose, Anser anser

female Red-crested Pochard, Netta rufina

male Red-crested Pochard, Netta rufina

Water Rail, Rallus aquaticus

Water Rail, Rallus aquaticus