Greylag Goose breeding at Chatsworth

 A pair of Greylag Geese with three goslings in front of Chatsworth House this morning is the first time I've confirmed breeding in the Darley Dale area. I suspect numbers will rival those of Canada Geese in a few years time.

Postscript: After publishing this post I went to Bakewell on 10th June and counted 55 Greylag Geese by the river and lake just north of the Thornbridge Brewery. At least half of the birds were juveniles so the number of birds in the area is going up rapidly!

Greylag Geese

After the controversial netting of Chatsworth House to prevent House Martins nesting it was good to see several pairs nest building under the Three Arch Bridge today.

House Martin