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14th May 2024 – RSPB Ham Wall, Avalon Marshes, Somerset

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I’m lucky that I have had the chance to go to RSPB Ham Wall on the Avalon Marshes in Somerset for the last few Tuesdays but, even though I have had loads to see, I haven’t been terribly lucky with the weather. There were showers again today and only a very rare glimpse of the sun.

Today I saw swifts here for the first time this year. There were more sightings of hobbies. Marsh harriers, great egrets and grey herons made regular appearances. However, the real treat was to see 2 great crested grebe chicks and two coot chicks too.

Hobby with dragonfly
Coot and two chicks

Great crested grebe chick taking a ride with another following behind

Male great crested grebe returning with goodies …

But only one chick benefits

Marsh harrier

Great white egret

Grey heron

Lapwing came close

Not the day for swift photos

Tufted ducks

Hobby

Great crested grebe on nest

Slideshow of today’s photos.

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3 responses to “14th May 2024 – RSPB Ham Wall, Avalon Marshes, Somerset”

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    Michael Sammut

    Nice collection !

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      martintayler

      Thanks Michael

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    Michael Sammut

    You’re welcome, Martin.

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