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....

Back for Christmas

Sunday 25th December-Tuesday 27th December The Blue-winged Teal returned on Christmas Day, and was seen again on 26th and 27th December. A good bird for the Festive Season.

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...

Happy Christmas

A very Happy Christmas to all those visiting this website. May you have a refreshing, healthy and bird-filled 2012. For the latest e-mail update, with trip reports and general information about birding in December, click on Resources.