We only had a short trip to Oare this weekend. The skies looked very grey and overcast so we knew that it would not be a long visit. On arriving our friend the Bar headed Goose was back drinking from the stream alongside the lake. We took a few more shots of the Goose to add to our collection. It would be nice to know if it was a him or her but it is very difficult to tell the sexes of these Geese
Scuttling up from the lake and scrambling down the bank to swim in the stream were the baby Coots. How they have grown in the week since we last saw them. They are getting quite sleek now and starting to resemble the adults, although their feathers are still a light grey and have not darkened fully yet.
Across the road in the small lake we spotted a Sandpiper hunting through the mud. Again we are not sure in identifying this bird, it may be a Common Sandpiper or a Green Sandpiper. Probably a juvenile and possibly female. We only took a few quick shots as a few drops of rain were splashing down. If you look closely at the picture, you can see them making patterns in the lake.
A glance up and to the right of us saw the sky turning a thunderous black., the wind had started to pick up and the light dropping fast as huge black clouds were forming for a much needed downpour. We quickly gathered our gear and ran back to the car, just in time. The heavens opened up and the rain pelted down, huge big droplets that made a loud thrumming against the car. We waited a while but the rain continued to fall, so, starting up the car, we made our way back home. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
We hope that you enjoyed our trip. More pictures can be seen in the nature gallery
Here Please drop in and visit us. Steve & Mick
Sunday update. Well we did not go out anymore this weekend, the rain has continued to fall to put some much needed water into our depleted reservoirs. Hopefully next weekend will be a bit better. See you then, Steve & Mick
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