Tuesday, 28 December 2021

28th Dec - rain early, then cloudy, light WSW,9C

Eyebrook reservoir; pm.  The water level is currently low due to the level being reduced for works.  

Highlights - 

Near Stoke Dry; the imm female Ring-necked Duck was feeding with Tufted Ducks out in the open.  Three, maybe four female Smew were present nearby too.  All the usual common winter ducks were present, including six Shelduck, Pintails, and a female Red-crested Pochard.

At the inlet  three Avocets were feeding (unusual in winter) and 14 Dunlin.

Island area - three drake Smew.

Feed station gate - eight Tree Sparrows.






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