Water Voles at Rye Meads - 15th September 2023

A family of Water Voles have been showing well at Rye Meads, but before seeing them someone mentioned a strange duck at the Kingfisher Hub. I believe it is the same bird seen last year and a possible Wigeon/Pintail cross.

On the way back, the aptly named Gadwall hide produced a mass commotion of Gadwall presumably squabbling over a female.

A Little Egret was close in, giving great views.

It then flew down and proceeded to fish. It had found a shoal of baby Carp, but it was quite choosey with the ones it ate!

So finally, the Water Voles! There seemed to be at least 3 or 4 and clearly adults and young as the size difference was quite marked.

Fascinating animals to watch!