Ilford Water Rail

[Callander]

Has anyone else managed to see the resident Water Rail that lives in Valentines park, Ilford? I got a beautiful view of it recently (an adult male btw) But was walking my daughters dog at the time and didn't have my camera with me.

[jimibird]

Where abouts in the park is it? I can't think of anywere reedy, saying that I have not been there for a few years.

The folks live near there so I might pop in to have a look next time I am down. Valentines is a great park.

[Callander]

Hi. On the eastern side of the lake. (The opposite side to the county cricket pitch) The bank is a lot higher with a lot of bushy undergrowth. The beast appears to wander up and down, in between the bushes and reeds.
Valentines is a great park. With seven different species of duck, making an appearence, last year.

[Callander]

Changing the subject, slightly. I drive all over Essex, because of my job. (Courier driver) What am I likely to see, on a quick stop at Brightlingsea or Wivenhoe?