College Reservoir;
Despite the poor state of the paths, I still encounter 'the general walking public', often with a dog or two (sometimes even on a lead
) maybe every 3rd visit or so. During last friday's brief 20 minute visit I encountered 3 other members of the public on the path. The gateway from the road between the two reservoirs is not physically blocked at all, although it is a little inconspicuous.
Garganey pair still present this evening at 6pm at the same place I'd seen them early last week; starting from the southern end from the road, taking an obvious left before reaching the water and going over the bridge. 250 yards or so further on and just after the 2nd section of boardwalk there is an obvious turn to the right leading to the waters edge. Continuing parallel to the water for maybe 40 yards (?) and before the path loops back to main boardwalk you have a fairly obscured view of the main reservoir. The Garganey were out in the floating vegetation behind the island, at maybe 12:30 - o- clock as you look to the north end of the reservoir from this point, visible between the branches of a mossy dead tree in the water ... about halfway or further up the side of the 'island' of mature trees.
A couple of Teal present too, and Swallow (60+), Sand Martin (30+) and
House Martin 1 as viewed from the east side of the res. Willow Warbler etc.
Pic below; spot the Garganey ... somewhere in that spit of floating vegetation in the middle of the pic! Not the best viewing position possibly, there might be better access further up the side of the reservoir, but it's a balance with minimising disturbance of course.