Garganey: Today we are riding the crest of an optimistic wave as lockdown restrictions are eased and folk are allowed to travel freely across the England. Perhaps some folk are waiting for me to publish photos of the long staying mockingbird, but alas I've not seen it yet as I've been trying to header to the aforementioned restrictions.
Instead toady I stayed local once more and after work I headed out to enjoyed the last of fisrt spring warmth down at Penny to pick up a pair of garganey which were found a few days ago by Phil Rhodes.
This cracking looking drake was accompanied by a female who were giving me the runaround, but relocated in Ramsdales Bay. Both birds were elusive to say the least as they seem to favour feeding behind one of the small islands on the scrape.
Always a nice bird to connect with, the drakes are lovely looking things.
