Saw my first Goldeneye ducks today

[rolf]

Being a late convert to aquatic birds, I'd not seen a Goldeneye, so was really pleased to see these at one of the Theale Lakes, off Bottom Lane.

[Catherine]

Good shots! I love that last one particularly!

Don't their eyes look bright in the sun?

[rolf]

Yes, their eyes leave you in no doubt as to what they are, shame I missed two Female Smew at the same lake, they were apparently asleep at the edge of the lake.

[Catherine]

Have another look at your photos. You might find them hiding in one - finding unseen birds in pics I download has happened to me before!

[rolf]

Already done that, they were at the edge of the lake on the far side, didn't take any photos of that area.

[Catherine]

Maybe the thing to do is to take random pics of the whole area. Then you might get a great surprise when you download them!