11th April 2004 - evening at Oare Marshes,Kent (1 Viewer)

The drake Garganey was showing very well on the west flood at 6pm. In fact,it was one of the closest ducks to the footpath (see photos below).

A supporting cast of 3 Little Egrets, 6 Avocets,a Marsh Harrier, Water Pipit and 2 Yellow Wagtails rounded the evening off very nicely indeed.

Lancey

I was there early yesterday morning and didn't see it - damn. Still, there was a barn owl.

I shall be there again this morning.

Lancey,

Sounds a good evening!

Just returned from an early morning trip to Oare.

Arrived at 6:05 and there was light mist over the floods which was rapidly driven off by the rising sun.

Spent an hour looking for garganey on West Flood - no luck - saw usual supects including blackwit. Proceeded to East Flood. Wheatear viewable from East Hide - not common for Oare.

Arrived at east side of flood and group of small ducks lands in water about 70m away - mostly teal but (to my satisfaction) includes a pair of garganey.

Can go home (visit by relatives for rest of day) happy.