I guess making that decision to go with the less expensive willow blinds which don't give total privacy was an error in judgement! :)
Believe this is one of the two adults who live in the lodge. I saw a total of six this particular evening. I assume the two "teenagers" last year have hopefully found their own accommodation. Last year's two kits have now grown into young adults and with the addition of two new kits, that makes six.
As the sun set further behind the horizon, all six eventually came out of the pond and hit the banks, munching on willow shoots. One of the kits paired up with the other adult, too far away and too enclosed with grasses to achieve a clear shot, but a sweet moment nevertheless.
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