Tuesday 26 October 2021

Farmoor Reservoir : 26/10/2021

Common Scoter first seen in the centre of F1 before flying towards the South side of F2.




Thursday 14 October 2021

Farmoor Reservoir : 14/10/2021


A Brent Goose that was first seen mid morning in the centre of F1 was spooked by the paddle boarders and flew to F2 where it was still present late afternoon.
 

Monday 11 October 2021

Farmoor Reservoir : 11/10/2021

Four Rock Pipits and a Great White Egret seen late afternoon today were the only noteworthy records.




Wednesday 6 October 2021

Farmoor Reservoir : 06/10/2021

                                                                                                                              


 

Two Whooper Swans reported flying N/E today were the first recorded here since the 5th October 2017 when five spent the day on F1. The Knot that was seen yesterday was still showing well on the eastern bank of F2 late afternoon.

Tuesday 5 October 2021

Farmoor Reservoir : 05/10/2021

The fourth Knot of the year was found late afternoon on the east bank of F2 when walking with Jeremy Dexter. Other noteworthy sighting today included a Rock Pipit and a flyover Hobby.




                                                                                   




Rare birds at Farmoor