An End of Year Duck Bonanza

Saturday 31st December Well, what a finish to 2011 for Longham Lakes. As I write, there are three great ducks, Blue-winged Teal, Scaup and Smew, all on Longham Reservoir South together. Incredible – and with a decent backup in the form of a Goosander as well....

Many Happy Returns

Saturday 24th December As of today, a redhead (female/immature) Smew is back at Longham Lakes, found independently by Chris Parnell and George Green. Last winter there were up to 6 on Longham Reservoir South, and the first one appeared on December 1st. A great...