Dawn at Ham Wall

At this time of year you may think that Ham Wall is just about starlings.  You may think it about rare birds such as the bittern.  You may think its about sitting in a hide with a pair or binoculars. But it is also a beautiful landscape.  Add a few common ducks, swans and robins and at dawn you have a golden living landscape.

Rising out of reedbed – Ham Wall, Somerset, UK. ID 808_4293

On a glorious winter morning this view from next to the first viewing platform was only ten minutes walk from the car park.  Why would anyone stay in bed and miss this?

Dawn at Ham Wall – Somerset, UK. ID 808_4306

Add a group of young swans…

Dawn at Ham Wall – Somerset, UK. ID 808_4338

Swan – Waltons Heath, Ham Wall, Somerset, UK. ID 808_4217

From the Tor View hide a group of ducks enjoy the peace and quite after the starlings have left for the day.

Duck Line – Waltons Heath, Ham Wall, Somerset, UK. ID 808_4208

Even if you are not tall enough to see over the reeds the sunrise was glorious.

Rising out of reedbed – Ham Wall, Somerset, UK. ID 808_4281

Everyone loves a robin and this one enjoyed the attention (and food) it was getting.

Christmas Robin – Ham Wall, Somerset, UK. ID 808_4318

And Finally

This pair of swans made the most of the frozen pond next to the reserve car park.

Dawn at Ham Wall – Somerset, UK. ID 808_4345