27th May 2024 - Granta Park lake was buzzing with birds when Andy M walked round there recently. Immediately noticeable as he approached, were the male Reed Warbler and Reed Bunting singing from deep within the reedbed, the sound carrying easily across the lake. On the far side, a Canada Goose pair were leading their five fluffy goslings down the bank and into the water - all neatly in line! Also on the water with young was a Little Grebe, busy repeatedly diving for small fish to feed its hungry offspring. A single Great Crested Grebe watched on from the lake centre, possibly one of a pair with its partner on the nest in the reeds, whilst a pair of Mandarin Duck watched suspiciously from the bank, before taking flight towards the woods where, who knows, they may also have a nest.
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