Bough Beech Reservoir, Kent
Made the relatively short journey to Bough Beech Reservoir late this afternoon to take in the roost, hoping for Mandarin and Goosander. Thankfully it stayed dry, if a tad cold.
- I managed to see the Goosanders. The first time involved a female and 3 drakes which were swimming some 75 metres away before they disappeared in the trees at the side of the reservoir. 15 minutes later I saw another drake with a female swimming in the same area before they too disappeared into the habitation at the side.
- I had no luck with Mandarin. Nor did I see either of the 2 Barn Owls that had been seen earlier in the meadow to the left of the hide by the Visitors Centre.
- There were lots of Pochard around, smaller numbers of Wigeon, Gadwall and Great-crested Grebe as well as the usual suspects.
Another very enjoyable visit to a site I should frequent more often.
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