Goosandlings

Last year we suspected Goosanders tried to breed on the Maxey cut but presumed failure, as no young were seen. On Thursday, ten tiny Goosander ducklings, or Goosandlings if you prefer, were found with their mother on the Maxey Cut! Fantastic! First proven breeding in the Deepings!

My friend Hugh Wright followed them as they travelled over 1.5 miles on Friday morning, as the mamma clearly knew a better feeding area! In the evening, I joined Hugh and his family and enjoyed fantastic views of these very cute babies.