Hadham Hall lagoon

A brief morning walk around the north east area of the parish gave views of a juvenile mute swan (photos 1 and 2). Only 2nd parish record, following the 2 adults and single juvenile that were on the lagoon between December 2009 and Feb 2010. Also of note, 2 adult little grebes with 2 juveniles (3) and a juvenile moorhen (4.)
Other birds included sparrowhawk, tufted duck, kestrel, common buzzard and several green woodpeckers.
Local farmer was spraying newly sown foeld so no bugs, insects around here for a while, I suspect. (5)
The colours of the autumnal trees are superb at present (6) and finally, an unusual guest to the garden this afternoon. A non ring necked pheasant ( colchicus group) originating from Asia and Caucasus. (7)
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