8th Feb - cloudy, damp late pm, 5C, brick westerly developing, feeling cold

Saddington reservoir; A Red-breasted Merganser was reported here the last 2 days with the Goosander, so I grabbed a moment to go and look for it.  It was showing quite well on the very choppy water staying with the Goosanders, often feeding or preening.  A nice flock of Wigeon and Tufted Duck were present on this small reservoir.  A Red Kite and then a Buzzard flew over.  In the distant arm of the reservoir at least 3 Grey Herons were present, with Cormorants and Common Gulls, a Great Egret then showed well.