Breeding birds.

Rufford Abbey Country Park is host to many types of breeding birds. From the mallard with sixteen ducklings to the Swallows that migrate back to the spot where they nested the previous year.
This year we have already seen Canada Geese goslings, Mallard ducklings, young Coot, Robin and Blackbird fledglings.  

The migratory Swallows who were first sighted by staff on the 5.4.14 are already feeding youngsters and the elusive pair of Gadwall have been seen gathering nesting material. The Jackdaws have also been seen gathering leaves and twigs and eggshells have been found where the parent bird cleans out the nest after the chicks have hatched.

Keep your eyes peeled for signs of breeding birds but DO NOT DISTURB them as they may abandon their nest.