The Marsh Harrier was floating above the Slurry Lagoon reed-bed this morning, escorted by eight Carrion Crows. Pintail, Wigeon, Shoveler, Teal, Gadwall and Mallard were all on the Slurry Lagoon amongst the gulls and several Water Rail were calling from the depths of the reed-beds. The Scaup was still with the Tufted Duck on the Deep Pit and the “White” Buzzard was beside the Large Gravel Pit. PS
Male Scaup still emerging from eclipse plumage. Peter Smith