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I wasn't planning on going out this morning but a text from Marc alerted me to the presence of a RED HEADED SMEW on Brook Reservoir. Last week's bird I didn't connect with as I was too busy photographing the Kumlien's Gull at Dover. Smew is an incredibly rare bird at Reculver and I assumed that I would have to wait a long time to see one. However, arriving in driving sleet I made my way to the bank to see Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Pochard, a massive gang of Teal and no Smew. Phoning Marc he told me it had spent most of its time sleeping and I eventually tracked it down. The first photograph its usual pose which lasted for about 20 minutes. The second photograph is its one looking up movement which at least I managed to capture. The photographs that Heathy took it must have been on amphetamines. Thanks for the text and a new bird for the area.
This is excellent Phil but you need to 'know' a redhead Smew to see this one in both these images in particular the top one asleep.
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Thanks for the advice,Pete.Hopefully i'll get some better pictures this morning. Best Wishes Phil.
ReplyDeleteAlways great to catch up with an unusual patch bird Phil.
ReplyDeleteLooks like there are a few Smew around kent at the moment, I wish the lakes on my patch weren't frozen over!
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