Sunny Start followed by rain later...........

Thats what the BBC were forecasting last night as today's weather here in the South.
Before going to bed last night i set up my 7D with the 100-400 lens on my tripod with every intention of being up at 4-30 this morning to capture the Moon, so when i evevtually fell out of bed the Sun was shining brightly and the Moon had itself gone to bed.
So, off to Chichester for some peace and quiet by the lakes.........

I'm afraid to admit that i don't actually know what this bird is, so ideas on a postcard please.........

For now i'm just going to call it a "PowderPuff"........

Bigger Powder Puff.............

j.