At breakfast time 2 cock Blackbirds were disputing garden territory while a hen bird watched on.
In the field to the east 2 cock Pheasant were having a territory dispute too, I wonder if they have partners. A small mixed flock of Redwing and Fieldfare flew overhead.
I visited Stanford reservoir this afternoon, the wind was a challenge and it felt cool, the water was very rough. However, the water level is now much lower providing a good 2m wide ashore around all of the reservoir. So, we should attract some spring waders on migration if it remains like this for a few more weeks.
Today, the long-tailed duck was seen again, about 50 Goosanders, the number of teal has risen to about 80 now the shore is present. 11 Little Egret were seen, although a fisherman said he counted 20 and others were present too. All the other usual duck species were present, along with Great-crested Grebes and 4 Little Grebe. A female Grey Wagtail sat on the overflow wall and about 20 Fieldfare flew over with a few Redwing with them. Finally, a Cetti's Warbler was singing from a waterside thicket.
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