After my encounter with the cows on Sunday I headed over to Haydn's Pool.
The images below represent what I have been used to seeing over the years.
It's usually deep enough to keep the predators at bay.
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| Black-tailed Godwits 2009 |
Flocks of wading birds like these Black-tailed Godwits are a common sight.
Sandpipers, Redshank, Snipe, Oystercatchers and Little-ringed Plovers are regulars..swans and geese breed here and it is a magnet for all the dabbling and diving ducks, swans and herons...
...in fact nearly all the birds seen near water in the UK.
...in fact nearly all the birds seen near water in the UK.
We have had very little rain in Cheshire this year and Haydn's Pool has really suffered.
July 2010
I haven't had the chance to visit since I last made a post about the low water levels in early August the image above is from that post and was taken on the last day of July.
The images below show Haydn's Pool on Sunday.
The images below show Haydn's Pool on Sunday.
Sunday 18th September 2011
Haydn's Pool was created in 1991
A man made scrape recovered from industrial wasteland... it has a rubber liner.
We have had very little rain in 2011 but it looks to me as though the liner has been leaking.
A man made scrape recovered from industrial wasteland... it has a rubber liner.
We have had very little rain in 2011 but it looks to me as though the liner has been leaking.
A sorry sight to see... and the vegetation is advancing at quite a pace.
A Heron stood alone as if holding a vigil.
I made a clip in August showing the difference from last year.
I have edited that clip to show what I saw today.
The first sweep left to right is 2010 the return is August 2011.. .today's footage is again left to right.
It's a sorry sight.
There was a little bit of encouragement for me as over on the far side was a pile of tyres and rubble.
I have edited that clip to show what I saw today.
The first sweep left to right is 2010 the return is August 2011.. .today's footage is again left to right.
It's a sorry sight.
There was a little bit of encouragement for me as over on the far side was a pile of tyres and rubble.
I can only assume help may be on it's way.
I really hope so.... It's my favourite place to be... I can spend hours here just watching the wildlife.
I really enjoyed my walk until I reached Haydn's Pool... a link to my last post here:
http://rambleswithacamera.blogspot.com/2011/09/lapwings-woodpeckers-and-cows.html
I really hope so.... It's my favourite place to be... I can spend hours here just watching the wildlife.
I really enjoyed my walk until I reached Haydn's Pool... a link to my last post here:
http://rambleswithacamera.blogspot.com/2011/09/lapwings-woodpeckers-and-cows.html
oh dear. drought is one thing, but if it is due to faulty engineering or a leak, that's very sad. i hope they can repair the problem and that you get some good fall rains to refill this sanctuary...
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising how water levels have been suffering this year. If it is a leak I hope they can get it repaired quickly.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope it isn't a leak. Impossible to find I would think. Who is in charge of it? I do hope it gets sorted.
ReplyDeleteThat is so sad! I hope it gets fixed, somehow.
ReplyDeleteSad to see it all drained, I hope it is just lack of water and not a leek.
ReplyDeleteSomebody must be able to fix it, it is for the birdies.
ReplyDeleteThe number 3 is wonderful. Great timing and so nice quality
ReplyDeleteWow It's hard to believe it's so low!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteIt's sad ...
ReplyDeleteThat's a real shame about the wetland pond drying up. I hope something can be done to repair or replace the liner. Great photos of what it used to be like. I especially like the Black-tailed Godwits.
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame Andrew and how very sad. I do hope it will be back to the way it was very soon.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an end to such a beautiful place and a great place for the birds. I hope someone is able to fix the problem soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of Haydn's Pond Andrew. The Black-tailed Godwits are inspiring and I love that photo with the fox on the shore! I'm sorry to see the pond drying up. Hopefully it's just temporary. Great shots of the Great Spotted Woodpecker too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a loss! Hope there is a solution and the lake will return.
ReplyDeleteMy fingers are crossed the water levels will be rising again soon. I remember your encounter with the fox and geese quite well. Those were amazing photographs. As I recall, the fox did not get his goose that time! Cheers Andrew!
ReplyDeleteHi there - thanks for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteI think you may be surprised what some rain will do. I used to work as a Warden on some urban fringe parks in the NE. They could look shocking at times - but they recovered!
Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
Great birds! Loved the walk - thanks for bringing us along!
ReplyDeleteyea, it is sad but maybe it gets better next year.
ReplyDeleteOn your coment on my blog, the Rock Ptarmigan, it seemed like you know it. Do you have them where you live? It is a mountain bird here.
A wonderful post an some very beautiful pictures. Wonderful photo work, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, It is sad about the drought. I hope that the liner will be repaired or replaced. What a job that will be. It is neat that you have documented the changes.
ReplyDeleteI loved your shots of the Great-spotted Woodpecker on your previous post!
Such a sad story. It's incredible how it's changed there!
ReplyDeleteVery sad to see the low water level - hope there is a recovery. The image of the Heron seems to express such sadness over the loss of habitat.
ReplyDeleteAll are great but the flying birds shot is fantastic! Also love the fox, great spotting.
ReplyDeleteToo bad Andrew I hope it can be revived--it sure was an oasis for the bird life!!
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