Mr. Preening in the Sunlight

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It was lovely to see the Goosles: the sun was out but there was a very chilly and blustery wind which made for uncomfortable photography, even if it blew their plumage around pleasingly.

I've uploaded several other shots to Flickr (right from here).
Highlights:
Mr. preening in the sun
Preening intently
Mr. striding in the wind
Mrs: wind-ruffled
Synchronised preening (Mr. and coot)
Coverts fluttering!
Mr. looking tentative