Moore Nature Reserve

One of two very close to the west hide on Birchwood Pool. Likely the same that have been around for a few months now. Chicks maybe about.

Innocently coming too close to Mallard chicks, Seagull takes a hard battering from Mother Mallard. I felt sorry for Mr Gull.

Seagull sqwaking loudly in protest.

Having no flight feathers, these guys stay cool by skimming across the water, splashing themselves along the way.

Alternatively, they roll themselves upside down to cool off.

Panting to cool down.

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These two appear from nowhere on the Birchwood Pool, and almost immediately begin to mate. This lasts about five seconds.

After mating, for ten minutes the same bird calls out every minute or so, a little distressed at the general movement of gulls. The couple fly away, spooked when all the gulls lift.

I think in the afternoon Curlew gather in the area of Upper Moss Side. I can't see them but can hear them constantly. They occasionally fly over.