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Goodnight all

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January 2, 2026 at 11:02 PM

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My favourite shot of the year to date.

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January 2, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Dozens of Cranes flew in - but only seen if you walked a long way in the cold.

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January 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM

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Kestrel put on a show.

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January 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM

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January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM

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Red Kite - one of 2.

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January 2, 2026 at 8:43 PM

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Kestrel.

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January 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM

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Today at Nene Washes / Eldernel, was just hard work. Biting cold enhanced by the wind. Strong and harsh light and few species to make it a worthwhile effort.

We got some decent photos - like/ignore as you will🙂

Fieldfare

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January 2, 2026 at 8:35 PM

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Today - several Goldeneye, our first of the winter.

Enough for now methinks.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM

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Draycote Waters today - we logged only 39 species with nothing unexpected. We're always happy to tog common sp anyway...

This guy was stunning, a really pretty dark morph Mallard.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:27 PM

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Today - flock of 18 Goosander flew in. Doubtless many more on site but Draycote access issues, due to expansion works continue.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM

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Today - Wrens a plenty (min 6), mild winters doubtless aiding their survival rates.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:18 PM

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Today - both Grey and Pied Wagtails, several of each.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:16 PM

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Today - solitary female Pochard hiding amongst the Tufted flock.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM

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Today - Raven, it was interacting with a Red Kite whilst kronking loudly.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM

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Today.

A couple of over wintering Chiffchaff at Draycote.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:09 PM

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Today - Lonesome Linnet, only one we've seen so far this year.

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January 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM

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#HappyNewYear

January 1, 2026 at 12:40 AM

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Tonight.

Final day of 25 + flock dispersed to 5 reedbeds to roost. Not much of show but they'll get back together in coming days.

Happy New Year all and thanks for taking the time to view our humble offerings throughout the year.

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