Spring Mandarin..

A trip to Mapledurham Lock this afternoon.

It was too nice to stay inside and I went hoping to see a Mandarin Duck for the yearlist.

Last year there was a female bird there, this year there were 2 males and a female..

I kinda felt sorry for the other guy.

One of the males was very kind to pose in front of a bunch of daffodils, worthy of a pic.

Mr and Mrs Mandarin.

2 Geese, one only speaks Canadian, one only speaks Egyptian.

On the way back from Mapledurham I picked up a Whitethroat and a White Wagtail for the yearlist. Now on 143 for the year... 2010 total was 146.. its going well :o)