News of a Red-breasted Goose on Wallasea Island RSPB reserve saw myself and Brendon head into Essex hoping to see it. Typically it wasn’t to be seen but some decent birds were jotted down in my notebook. At least 6 Corn Bunting were showing well and singing, 3 Spoonbill were doing what they do best and sleeping and a female Hen Harrier showed nicely.
After adding 20 species to the year list we headed to Abberton Reservoir. Some decent birds were found including 2 Great White Egret, 11 Goosander, Scaup, Long-tailed Duck, 4 Bewick’s Swan, Red-necked Grebe and Smew. We did dip Slavonian Grebe and a small flock of Cattle Egret. Oh to have somewhere that good in Herts!
Smew
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