Yesterday, with a decent weather forecast, I opted to spend the morning at Grafham Water.

First port of call, as usual is the dam. Three Common Sandpipers were feeding on the waters edge but very flighty. Took a time but I eventually managed a decent sequence of shots for my library.

Next port of call was the harbour with a large flock of Canada Geese - not really what I came for - but Colin, the local birdwatcher, pointed out a lone Pink-footed Goose with some Greylags. After being spooked into the water by some rather noisy walkers, (well it is annual holiday time) the flock paddled to the harbour and occupied the harbour floats, the Pink-foot nicely settling to preen. It took a long time but my patience was rewarded with a drink and a final wing flap.

Moving over to the hide to eat my lunch, some cutting back of overgrown vegetation was in process in front of the hide but that made no difference as much of the water was covered by the notorious green weed  with no birds within distance.

Still it was a relaxing morning with the camera.