Back at the Haven

The Haven is the stretch of estuary from The Wash upto the Grand Sluice in Boston.  I guess it's the tidal part of the River Witham.  Anyway, I'm mostly interested in the small stretch from the Barrier (well it keeps me occupied!)

There has been some dredging going over the last few days, not that it's made much difference to the river bed.  But it has attracted a few more birds.  Mainly gulls and a few waders this far inland but still interesting and some variety.

This year there have been some little egrets.  Today, there were three although only two were obliging with a group photograph.

I was able to take these together, although to give the perception of flight the one in the air has come out slightly off-focus.  I get a choice - slight blurring to give the appearance of a living scene, or Superfast shutter speed and a static, mechanical image.  I know what I prefer.

But here is a very smart black headed gull, taking a rest.

I know, it hasn't got a black head!  This one is in winter plumage, with just a spot behind each eye.