December 2017 During each time spell I always seem to get a favourite character. This Water Rail is amazing!

This is definitely my favourite bird of the moment.  These are really nervous and shy birds, but this Water Rail seems to appear consistently and is quite confiding.  The Willow Hide at Slimbridge is so well designed for photography having really low positioned openings.  With limited time to spare this was a great morning.

I particularly like this last image with the drop of water on its bill.