Derwentwater Grebes up-date

Had a ride over to Derwentwater today to spend some time with my mate Les, and catch up with the latest news as regards the Great-crested Grebe.
        The first part of the day was spent pottering about the isthmus, no Common Sandpipers about,which was a bit disappointing as there is usually at least one pair about, but not today. However first up was the Pied Wagtails, both adults are now feeding young.

Pied Wagtail with a mouth full of insects for the young.

Somebody ruffled his feathers ?

The next batch of pics were taken from a moving launch, so pics are not that good, but its better  any boat traffic keeps moving, as its less likely to disturb the Grebe.

Great-crested Grebe, she is now sitting tight on eggs, lets hope she has success, !!!

At one point a goose came flying right at the launch, and it wasn't till I loaded the pics onto the computer I realised it was one of a few Barnacle Geese that spend the summer around the lake.

It came flying at me so fast the camera wouldn't focus.

Male Mute Swan, Female is on a nest.