We enjoyed the walk around even though the weather alternated between sun, cloud and rain, our coats were on and off like yoyos. It was interesting to see the new babies and how the other youngsters had grown. All the flamingoes now seem to be sitting on nests. Each pair have just one egg. They do not mate for life, they have a different partner each year - they obviously have the best of both worlds!!
This flamingo was having a break from sitting on the nest.
This common crane was a bit more photogenic than the crowned crane which wouldn't allow us near him today. Well I supose he is allowed to be grumpy occasionally, apparently he lost his partner a while ago and is just not interested in another one at the moment. Happily there is another pair of crowned cranes hidden away from the public - it is hoped that they will mate if left alone - now that I would love to see - a baby crowned crane!!!!
The proud parent.
Oops can't quite get the hang of all this cleaning, now where did that other foot go to?
This nest was almost on the path, she didn't seem at all bothered by all the admirers.
This baby moorhen seemed so tiny and so fragile.
It was happy just watching it's mum having a wash.
The hebredian sheep are back again
This whistling duck was definitely posing for us.
This is the path up to the kingfisher hide - this is where the fox and owl where hiding.
The hebredian sheep are back again
This whistling duck was definitely posing for us.
This is the path up to the kingfisher hide - this is where the fox and owl where hiding.
2 comments:
Hurray at last some more photos, particularly the baby moorhen.. when do the flamingochicks arrive?
Ax
Think they should be out after 28 days, went again yesterday and there aren't any yet! The beavers arrived yesterday but they were in hiding, playing shy when we were there. Did get some interesting photos though - watch this space!!
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