Eccup Reservoir, West Yorkshire

My second visit to Eccup to see the Red Kites. The first time I had a distant view thanks to the RSPB volunteers. But this time I got a lucky and amazing view just as we were walking back to the car as one came from nowhere near the sheltered pool and flew off over the coniferous forest. It was so close I could clearly see it's wing tag. Superb. Also seen were a large flock Canada Geese, Mallards, Goosander, Widgeon, Graylag Goose and Pochard.