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Colonising
delia todd

Colonising (Branta canadensis, Haematopus ostralegus)

On my way home from Loch of the Lowes I often take a back road, stopping to overlook a field that now seems to have a permanent pool in it.

Over the years it has attracted a number of species and that day there were Canada Geese, Oystercatchers, Mallard and Lapwing.
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Habitat
Inland loch and woodland nature reserve
Location
Snaigow, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Date taken
16 April 2017
Scientific name
Branta canadensis, Haematopus ostralegus
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
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I really love these 'lucky dip' kind of spots, got one or two myself, always a joy to see what they throw up! A delightful image of this special place Delia, many tfs!

Chris

PS. I agree completely about the name Masked Shrike! The Bulgarian name of 'White-foreheaded Shrike' is perhaps more specific!
 
Doc Duck
Is the pool an intentional wetland restoration? Will there be a hide set up there eventually?
 

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