Thompson Water

A brief return to winter today with snow being driven along on a strong easterly wind and a temperature of 0 degrees Celsius.  Hopefully, in a couple of days we can once again look forward to some spring weather.
An early morning visit to Thompson Water produced a good selection of wildfowl.  27+ Mute Swans, 68+ Wigeon, Gadwall, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Shoveler, and Teal.

Thompson Water 17th March. A brief return to winter.

At least 3 Little Grebes present, lots of whinnying calls heard, also birds often diving.  30+ Coot and Moorhen also present.
The dense Sallow and reedbed habitat held at least 2 singing Cetti's Warblers and 3 male Reed Buntings.  A single Chiffchaff was seen silently foraging in reeds. A Goldcrest was seen in similar habitat.