Friday, 9 May 2008

Birder's Bonus 20





Lots of rearing activity at the WWT Penclacwydd with the captive, endangered Nene (Branta sandvicensis) having goslings. The self-introduced Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), Coot (Fulica atra) and Mallard (Anas platyrynchos) all had masses of chicks/ducklings. A Great spotted woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) was also seen clinging to a bird feeder.

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