An hour long visit between 10 and 11 am proved to be rather productive. Wildfowl numbers were slightly down form the previous weekend despite the reservoir being completely thawed again.
The highlight was a splendid drake Goldeneye, present on the main reservoir from the northern causeway before flying on to West Pool. Also present, four Tufted Ducks, 100+ Wigeon, 1 male Mandarin, four Teal, and at least 40 Mallard. A Little Grebe and at least 20 Great Crested Grebes were also present on the water.
Six or so Skylarks were seen in flight over the southern end of the reservoir, where a single Reed Bunting was seen and a Goldcrest was feeding with a few Long-tailed Tits.
Two male and a single female Bullfinch were seen near the southern causeway.
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