Minsmere Konik Pony

Visited Minsmere after a bit of a break. It was raining the sort of light but determined drizzle that eventually soaks through, but at times it seemed like I had the reserve to myself. Good for ducks, teal, wigeon, shelduck. The wind was down and the sounds were classic winter Minsmere, with some of the Lapwing calling and the babbling almoust laughing sound of shelduck in the distance. A bit of a surprise to see the horses out in the rain, the above specimen feeding with about five others near South Hide.

Shoveler

I don't normally do ducks, but today is the weather for them, and even I can call these ones, due to their massive bills.

Little Egret

A Little Egret added a dash of brightness - they're becoming two a penny down here but you still have to admire such a handsome bird.