Abington Naturewatch: Birds around Granta Park

16th March 2025 - on a walk around Granta Park, Andy M spotted a number of species on the lake. The male Mallard were in fine plumage, showing off their green heads and black tail curls! Both Canada Goose and Greylag were also on the lake, with a few Barnacle Goose resting on the cricket field nearby. Interestingly, a pair of Ruddy Shelduck also put in an appearance. This introduced but now naturalised species have been seen locally a few times recently, and were also seen on Grange Farm later in the month.