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Bizarre sight when I was there this afternoon, (Castlefield's balancing lake by the Rugby Club.), was a bird sitting on the created nesting platform in the middle of the pond. Looked for all the world like a Red breasted Merganser, don't think it can of been after looking at the guides, unfortunately didn't have one with me! But it sure looked like one to me, having looked at them now, however given their distribution!
Considered that! What would be rarer/more likely? Was gone when I came back later anyway!Probably a female or immature Goosander.
I've seen both at various places round and about but i'd say that Goosander are definitely more common in my experience.What would be rarer/more likely?
Oh yeah, them 5 cygnets are still there! The dog seems to love taunting them, but then the parents come rushing over, and she skulks off, thank god!Was perched on the platform, next to a Heron, in the middle of the Balancing Lake at about 11 yesterday when I ran past with the dog, yesterday. It was still there 20 min's later when I ran back. The Heron had gone, and on neither occasion was the Goosander too spooked! So if any twitcher's want to add it to their list, you know where to go! Morning may be best!
Just come back, 2 male 2 Female Goldeneye, I do believe he may be spot ON! Will have to borrow my Dad's (GRHS) bino's, to confirm this!