Woke up at 4:45(!) this morning so I thought I would go for a twitch in Oxford.
5:15 in the car and off I head to Farmoor.
Arrived to find that the main gate was still locked - so worked out how to get round it...
Said bird had been seen on F2 by the Shrike Hide, so its a good 10 / 15 min walk from the car park.
I scan the massive reserviour , but nothing to be seen.
Then.... right on the edge of the basin, a pristeen male summer plumaged BLACK THROATED DIVER was having a sun bathe (pre any distrubances im sure)
Fantastic views in the early morning sun of a great looking bird.
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| Black Throated Diver in morning sunshine |
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| It was having a sun bathe when I go there! |
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| Nice underwing shot! |
Traffic on the return a lot busier - but managed to get to work for 9 - even with an 8 minute power nap at the Ashridge Monument!
Life list up to #294 - three newbies for 2015
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