Youngsters

As usual at this time of year, there are plenty of youngsters about. Ducklings of course...

some, a little more advanced than others.

And some, almost fully grown.

The Canada Geese, have families too. Preening and snoozing...

before stretching those long legs.

The Coots too, have youngsters which are growing fast. Considering their tendency to get violent with over-demanding chicks, it's as well to grow up fast when you are a Coot.

The Common Terns which nest each year at Straw's Bridge, didn't have chicks the last time we looked, but maybe by now, they too will be busy feeding youngsters. Lets hope so!