Reflections

 It only takes a little bit of sunshine for the light to produce some magnificent reflections in the lake at Ferrymoor Flash. This particular stretch is not far from the main entrance to the reserve. I always tend to stop at this place and take a short moment to look around and see what images are here  to be captured.

Coot on Nest

 This bird has now built a nest in the same location at Ferrymoor Flash as was occupied by a Coot last year. It is in a fallen tree and fairly well camouflaged. Hopefully we can expect to see some chick's very soon. On my last walk around I spotted at least 10 other nests. If left alone we should see many new families about the area. Especially as lots of new foliage is starting to appear.

The Lake

 So serine and calm on a warm sunny spring day. The lake at Ferrymoor Flash has helped me produce some captivating pictures in the past and still does to this day. The reflections are almost a double image and if the picture was turned upside down would look very much the same. I wonder how much longer this beautiful weather will last?

Moorhen on Nest

 Birds do build their nests in the strangest of places. This Moorhen managed to find a tree that had fallen over the water in the lake at Ferrymoor Flash. Quite significantly hidden and well camouflaged from view. My only concern is that is its such a place that is easily accessible to predators. Lets hope it does manage to survive though and carries on to produce a wonderful family.

Trees in Spring

 I just love the colours of the trees at this time of the year. Here at Ferrymoor Flash there is a variety of different types to be found. It is that time when the buds are starting to burst and just before the green leaves appear. Some of the varieties to be found are Willow, Sycamore, Silver Birch, Ash, Oak and the odd Conifer.

Song Thrush

 This bird was perched in a tree quite close to where I was standing yesterday at Ferrymoor Flash. I love to hear their choral offerings. Numbers of these birds have significantly declined over the past years. It is smaller than the Mistle Thrush with smaller spots. On my walk around early yesterday I spotted several new nests starting to appear so hopefully we can look forward to seeing some chicks soon.

Canada Goose

 Many of these birds at Ferrymoor Flash now. I wonder how many will mate and soon have chicks. On my visits I have not come across the sign of many nests being built. They are a very large goose and many can be found in parks, lakes and very large ponds. Some even by rivers and canals.