A great day out! Leon and I got there nice and early on a beautiful Autumn morning. A very relaxed and easy atmosphere, the chap taking the tour obviously enjoyed his subject. Our guide pointed out the different ways in which both the body shapes of the birds and the differing habitats affected where you might see them. There were lots of little tips interspersed with the talk, my favourite being: "You will often see a Gadwall in company with a Coot, the Coot dives down and roots up more vegetation than he can handle whilst feeding. The Gadwall takes full advantage by feeding on the floating excess!" I have noted on many occasions since that this is the case.
Breakfast, as part of the package was very good as usual. Leon bought tray for his feeder as well as some fatballs.
Sue joined us later in the rugby club next to the centre (Barnes RFC) where we met some old freinds and made some new ones. All in all a very good day. Voleless.
