Birds Of A Feather

Lots of birds to see along the Rent Severn Waterway. These funny looking fellows were part of a flock of seven that we saw approaching the Kirkfield Liftlock. These are Black Vultures who were hanging around, as there were a number of dead carp in the area. The dead carp have been as a result of a yet to be determined cause. Should find out about what has been causing the mass die off of the carp sometime in September, when the government officials have concluded their studies.

One bird of prey that can be seen in pretty much all of the system is the Osprey. They are magnificent, majestic birds. Usually flying high aloft, they can be seen gently swooshing around the updrafts, searching for their prey - small fish.

Here's a videop clip I took of one dropping down to the water for a kill. This was taken just below the water control dam in Young's Point - July/07: