Today we visited Farmoor Reservoir.
A bright sunny morning greated us at this large body of inland water.
First birds seen flying over were a small group of House Martins making their long journey back to Africa.
Scanning the water several groups of Cormorant, Great crested Grebes and Little grebes were found all diving and fishing in the sunshine.
Walking along the middle of the two basins several Pied wagtails were found along with a couple of Grey Wagtails and a single Yellow Wagtail great to see three different types all close together showing their different plumages.
A little further on two Meadow Pipits were found along with two Wheatears.
Around the small nature reserve at the end of the reservoir several Long tailed Tits were calling along with both Blue and Great Tits. Also seen or heard here were Goldcrest, Green Woodpecker, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Bunting, Wren, Robin along with Grey Heron,Moorhen and Coot.
Moving onto another hide we had a very brief view of a Kingfisher diving into the water and a fly past Kestrel also a couple of Chiffchaffs were heard.
After taking lunch in the hide we headed back along the middle of the reservoir picking up several Buzzards riding the thermals along with two Red Kites, out on the water were several groups of Tufted duck and Mallard a few Greylag Geese and a single male Pochard.
Scanning the gull flock we found Black headed, Herring, Lesser Black Backed and a single Great Black Backed gull.
Surprising for this time of year no waders were seen but still a very enjoyable day in the warm sunshine. DT.
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