Wednesday 13 May 2020

On this Day (May 13th) - 2018 Tuftie display

May 13th doesn't seem a day for rarities in my archive so here's an action  packed flight session with the Tufted Duck display team #OnThisDay in 2018...

Those who know me, realise my favourite break from birding is a fast flying jet or two! Whilst they wont challenge the red arrows in the speed stakes; for close formation stuff , these Tufted duck would take some beating!

It's the thrill of the chase but who's chasing who. This female had eight admiring suitors (not all in the frame) and she was doing most of the chasing...


And leading, by a short bill?


Tight turns...


And effortless glides...


But two's company and three is a crowd!


You'll have to make your mind up girl...