I went for a walk round Walthamstow Wetlands on 26th April and was so happy to have seen a pair of Black-necked Grebes on Lockwood reservoir while there. I am so lucky to hold a birdwatching permit as the Grebes were situated on the far side of the reservoir that is not accessible to the general public.
Black-necked Grebe in summer breeding plumage
For comparison here is a Great Crested Grebe
Pair of Black-necked Grebes in the foreground and Great Crested Grebe in the background
Closer views of the magnificent Black-necked Grebes
There was lots of other interest around including this Starling with a beakful of something
Hybrid Greylag/Domestic goose?
Little Egret
Greylag goose with a bunch of tiny fluffy goslings
Dad Greylag staring at me as I tried to photograph his goslings
This gosling decided to hide on mum's back
Pair of Canada geese with two tiny yellow goslings
Feed me! Feed me! Hungry juvenile Great Crested Grebe
and with a parent
Parent Great Crested Grebe with a fish
Foxing skulking in the long grass
Canada goose followed by four goslings
Another photograph of the wonderful Black-necked Grebe!
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