May 2011 part 4

Marsh Lane: Two Greylag Geese come into land.

Greylag geese (Anser anser) Britians only native breeding goose. It is believed they breed for life, nesting on moorland or near lakes or reservoirs. They lay up to 7 eggs and feed on grass, crops and water weed.
My first sighting of a Little Grebe as it swam by.

 Little Grebe (Trachybatus ruficollis) A very secretive bird it lives on lakes or slow flowing rivers and canals that provide shelter. Feeds on insects and their larvae, water snails and small fish. Lays 4-6 eggs