20 January 2023 - Hollingworth Lake

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Green Woodpecker, 6 Tufted Duck

Cold & Clear, c. -1°C

Bird of the day today was a Green Woodpecker.  I heard it call from a tall tree by the path, close to where the Water Rail was seen recently, but couldn't see it.  As I scanned the tops of the trees, the woodpecker suddenly flew out, pretty much from where I was looking, and flew across the path over towards Turnough and disappeared.  A party of 6 Tufted Duck (including 4 drakes) were new in, and at least 6 Coot were present, as well as a single Great Crested Grebe and 2 Goosander.  No photos today unfortunately.