In reply to Bottom Clinger:
Huge they were, absolutely huge 😁
The goosanderlings (3+1) on the bit of the Irwell I regularly have a look at are growing nicely, about 3/4 full size now. I didn't realise that male goosanders lost their breeding plumage (i.e. green heads) so early.
The Canada Geese goslings are bigger than duck size now, there was a "nursery" of about 20 today, on the path with parents hissing at you as you went past/through. A couple of people decided not to take their dogs (on a lead) through - good decision.
Nice piccies, as usual.
Post edited at 21:37