Sunday 23 March 2014

A brief visit to Pitsford Reservoir, Northamptonshire - March 21, 2014

I made a brief visit this afternoon to the dam at Pitsford Reservoir, Northamptonshire as a Red-necked Grebe had been reported over the last three days.


I parked close to the dam and walked the short distance to the bell tower and found the grebe just beyond the tower.  It was just too far away to photograph and when it started to dive it went even further and with an approaching shower I called it a day and went back to the car.  This species has become increasing scarce, particularly inland, in recent years and is now a good bird to get n the year list.  A Red Kite over the dam and couple of Grey Wagtails on the dam were the only other birds of note.


Drake Goldeneye off the dam


Female Goldeneye off the dam


Grey Wagtail on the dam

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