Tufted Ducks showing themselves by their eyes.

Common Crane (Grus grus)

The crane is a huge, graceful, mainly grey bird with long legs, a long neck and drooping, curved tail feathers. Small numbers pass through Britain in spring and autumn, and there is a tiny breeding population in eastern England. Numbers in Europe have declined over the last 300 years because of disturbance, shooting and drainage. (RSPB)

Reed Warbler

No time for banter.

Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)

This is an escaped duck, it lives: Balkans east through c Asia, n Africa, WINTERS: south to Nile valley, India & China

	Habitat: Lakes, rivers & wet areas
	Diet: Mostly plant material, also invertebrates
	TitBit: In some Buddhist countries the Shelduck is specially protected as its colour is said to resemble that of the robes the monks wear.

Juvenile Herring Gull (Larus argentatus)

A bit too dull this morning, nothing about much.