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Bittell Reservoirs and Hopwood area (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter wmtlynx
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Steve Newland
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Don't know whether the scoter from Grimley hopped over here this afternoon but one was asleep in the middle of Upper Tank, which made it very difficult to identify. Half the time it looked like a buoy and I was ready to dismiss it (albeit a buoy that drifted with the wind, i.e. not much use). But occasionally the bird swung round to profile, revealing obvious feathers at the rear. Its pale cheek was visible all the time, so immature or female. I couldn't see its sticky-up tail though, which is a tad unusual.
keithr
Relapsus resurgam
Yes and all the insects.
Steve Newland
Well-known member
One drake goldeneye asleep at north end of top tank late this afternoon. Water levels very high everywhere (so too the mud on footpaths!)
Lower - Green Sandpiper still present 2.30pm
Upper - White-fronted Goose reported at lunchtime, still present at 3.30pm, roosting along the reservoir edge. Not viewable from the dam, need to head for the footpath to the north of the reservoir.
Upper absolutely full to the brim with water. Lower showing significant amounts of wader-friendly mud.
Upper - White-fronted Goose reported at lunchtime, still present at 3.30pm, roosting along the reservoir edge. Not viewable from the dam, need to head for the footpath to the north of the reservoir.
Upper absolutely full to the brim with water. Lower showing significant amounts of wader-friendly mud.
