When it is hot out, young folk like to wade in the Lake. However, this particular young bather was unexpected: a Merlin. That the bird is this year’s hatch is clear from the slight bit of white down remaining on its crown, evident in each picture.
A young Merlin walked off a beach and then went wading in the Lake.
Although it walked in, it flew out.
Like many a young bathing beauty, it then posed for a picture.
What a great set of shots! I’m surprised there wasn’t a parent there making a fuss!
Judy, there was. But, it flew away when the youngster came back on the shore. So, it wasn’t around to caution against posing for the camera.
Great stuff, they are normally too fast for my photo skills.