I managed a quick visit to the reservoir on my way to work stopping first at the northern causeway for a quick check. A single Little Egret was in a tree on the edge of West Pool, and with distinctive pale yellow legs showed itself to be a juvenile bird.
I then took a drive around to the dam where a second Little Egret, this time an adult bird, was present. Continuing to check the dam "just in case" I came across a single Redshank! A real bonus find and another tick on the patch year list. It was worth the stop!
A return visit later in the day drew a blank with regard to the morning's Redshank and the Little Egret had relocated to the southern arm. A Reed Warbler was holding territory mid-way between the Canoe Club and the site of the hide where nearby a pair of Reed Buntings were present. Overhead a single Swift and a distant Kestrel rounded off the visit.
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