14th November- cloudy and chilly first thing, rain from mid-morning until late afternoon, but warmer, 12C, brisk SW

Decided to chance going to Draycote reservoir in the afternoon rain to catch up with the Great Northern Diver which have been there a couple of day - I did not find it.  Apart from nearly loosing my hat in to the reservoir birding was wet and windy.  The water level was very low, down to the base of the dam, which may be why few waterfowl were about.

Several Goldeneye were present, only one Goosander and Gadwall were spotted.  Plenty of Great Crested And Little Grebes were near the dam, along which were Pied Wagtails, one Grey Wagtail, two Meadow Pipit and four Grey Herons.