Male Smew at Rutland - I love these gorgeous birds, such detail in those snowy white and sooty black feathers. The little 'panda eye' is very appealing too!

Male Smew basking in the sunshine. Such beautiful little birds!

"Did you get my best side?"
Great Crested Grebe, Pitsford Water, Northants.

Bath time series - female Mallard

Bath time sequence - Female Mallard

'Sunbathing' Drake Pochard - just love those 'ruby' eyes!

'Speak up please...' - Drake Pochard.

'The Escapee...' - Ring-necked Teal - probably escaped from a private collection and now stays at Welney for the Swan feeds! Clever chap!

Mute Swan on Pitsford Water, Northants.

Whooper Swans leaving WWT Welney to graze the surrounding fields.

Whooper Swans leaving WWT Welney