We decided to take a trip out to Grafham water as we had not been for a long time. More muddy paths ! The wind was a bit keen and the rain showers were short and sharp, but the hides were open so we were able to birdwatch over the reservoir in the dry. We were hoping to catch a glimpse of the White Tailed Eagle that had been around for a few weeks but as is our luck, it had moved on. It was identified as one of the Juveniles that had been released in the re-wilding programme on the Isle of Wight. Well, it seems as though it did not like the IOW.

We watched a Fox hunt up and down on the far bank.

Some of the many little flocks of Goldeneye out on the water.

Well, fishing had to come into the day somehow. We arrived back at the fishing lodge just as they were re stocking with 2500 Rainbow Trout which pleased Mr Dobson, and also this Cormorant. They have to restock as Trout cannot breed in reservoirs , t… — Well, fishing had to come into the day somehow. We arrived back at the fishing lodge just as they were re stocking with 2500 Rainbow Trout which pleased Mr Dobson, and also this Cormorant. They have to restock as Trout cannot breed in reservoirs , they have to have running water.

A great Crested Grebe was also keeping an eye on the proceedings.

And, as usual, a Robin was singing near the car.