Rodley Nature Reserve is a great place to visit and here are some photos from one of my visits. This visit was on 6 April 2015 with a bit of sunshine.
I would love to get some closer shots of Great Created Grebes but the only times I have seen them they have been in the middle of decent sized lakes. This time they were on the far side of the island in what is called the Lagoon.
On a sunny day even the grass can be beautiful.
Black Swans and Mute Swans can be seen there. This Black Swan seemed to be looking at the Mute a bit quizzically.
I often see Oystercatchers on Baildon Moor and for several years a pair have been nesting at the Tax Office by the river Aire in Shipley. This one was splashing about in the Lagoon.
Little Grebe can be seen on the river Aire at Saltaire, near the Boathouse pub. But this is the clearest shot I have ever got of one.
Reflected Reeds
This male Toad on top of a mate was not going to give up his place easily. He kept the other away with well placed kicks.
A nice clear shot of a Dunnock
This Cormorant was not happy with the Great Crested Grebe being close. It soon chased it back into the middle of the Lagoon.
Quite a few Grey Heron can be seen at the nature reserve. Their strangely jointed neck lets their head tuck in. It also lets that beak shoot out to catch its prey.
The small grassy banks near the visitor centre are a good place to see butterflies. This Peacock obliged by staying still long enough for me to take a photo of it.
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