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Miracle mallards: ducklings hatch in August at WWT London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The warm winter weather has caused a flurry of other unseasonal events at WWT London Wetland Centre what a lovely surprise today wild and glorious morning walk!

Mallard Family @ WWT Barnes London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Mallards are dabbling ducks, meaning they feed mainly on water plants at the surface, which they get by upending in shallow water. Other dabbling duck species include the gadwall, teal and wigeon.. Our most common duck, the mallard, is a distinctive and well-loved character on our waterways and ponds.

Mallard Ducklings @ WWT London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Ducklings are small, brown and fluffy with yellow faces and undersides. They have a distinctive brown stripe through their eye. Young mallards are cared for by their mother only and feed independently. You might see a flock of ducklings loyally following their mother on our canals in the spring and early summer.

Miracle mallards: ducklings hatch in August at WWT London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The warm winter weather has caused a flurry of other unseasonal events at WWT London Wetland Centre what a lovely surprise today wild and glorious morning walk!

Juvenile Grey heron Ardea cinerea WWT Barnes by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Plenty of Grey Herons today amongst the beautiful flora around the lagoon at WWT including this splendid young bird in the summer sun.

White Roses... by Kim Haddon Via Flickr: I have recently sold all my Canon gear and bought a small Fujifilm X-Pro II mirrorless camera. The Canon was getting too cumbersome so I prefer a lightweight camera. This shot was taken with my new 35mm f2 lens and I am quite pleased with the results so far.

Pigeon... by Kim Haddon Via Flickr: I have recently sold all my Canon gear and bought a small Fujifilm X-Pro II mirrorless camera. The Canon was getting too cumbersome so I prefer a lightweight camera. This shot was taken with my new 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 lens and I am quite pleased with the results so far.

Dulwich Park SE21 by Kim Haddon Via Flickr: I have recently sold all my Canon gear and bought a small Fujifilm X-Pro II mirrorless camera. The Canon was getting too cumbersome so I prefer a lightweight camera. This shot was taken with my new 60mm f2.4 Macro lens and I am quite pleased with it so far. It only arrived yesterday...!

Beautiful Grey Heron waiting in WWT Lagoon (London) by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: This little fella did not move for ages was watching him for 15 mins then moved slightly then stopped like a statue amazing stunning wader..

Grey Heron @ WWT London..1 Shot! Capture.. by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: A grey heron flies with its long neck pulled back in an S-shape and its legs trailing behind. It has a large wingspan of 175 to 195 cm, broad rounded wings, and slow, heavy wingbeats this one with the beautiful green and purple backdrop in Barnes..

The Beautiful Wetlands Barnes London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Stunning beautiful purple and green flora its hard to think one is in Barnes next to the Thames and Fulham football ground.Was a lovely walk at 10am then by 1.30 was to hot still plenty to see and capture and only 30mins from home during August!

(Greater) Scaup Aythya marila (females) by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Can look similar to the tufted duck but note light back on the male, rounded head and broad, low body. Can be found on both freshwater lakes and on saltwater during the winter in the UK.This lovely females at WWT London on a warm summer morning on the lakes..

Miracle mallards: ducklings hatch in August at WWT London by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The warm winter weather has caused a flurry of other unseasonal events at WWT London Wetland Centre what a lovely surprise today wild and glorious morning walk!

The Orchard @ Batemans NT East Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Batemans is 100% my favourite NT Garden in the South East, lying in the Dudwell valley on the high weald its just stunning all year round. Has everything you want to see the setting in the valley the wild rural feel and the beautiful walks and flora in all seasons just love it my No1

Beautiful Walled Garden @ Batemans NT Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Tranquil & beautiful place to sit and have a cuppa and toast after walk around this stunning garden lying in the Duddwel valley on the High weald

The Old Post Office Brightling Village Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The Old Post Office in Brightling is a historic Grade II listed building located on The Street in the small East Sussex village of Brightling (TN32 5HH), right next to the ancient parish churchyard. Once a vibrant general store and post office, it has long since closed as a commercial shop and is now a private residence..Grade2 listed

The Orchard @ Batemans NT East Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Batemans is 100% my favourite NT Garden in the South East, lying in the Dudwell valley on the high weald its just stunning all year round. Has everything you want to see the setting in the valley the wild rural feel and the beautiful walks and flora in all seasons just love it my No1