8 February 2022 - Hollingworth Lake

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Oystercatcher, Redwings, Goldeneye, Goosander

Mild, but overcast and rather breezy, 10°C.  On arrival at the car park, the Oystercatcher with the left-leg ring could be seen, along with a Lesser Black-back and a couple of Common Gulls among the Black-headeds.

The female/imm Goldeneye was in its usual spot, and a small group of Redwings flew over near the Pavilion wood.  On the reserve, 5 Tufted Ducks were new in from yesterday, and around half a dozen Teal were whistling and engaging in some courtship behaviour.  Didn't get around in the afternoon due to a heavy downpour.

Oystercatcher and Lesser Black-back, 1/500 sec. f/5.6, ISO 3200, 220 mm

Common Gull, 1/500 sec. f/5.6, ISO 3200 220 mm