A trip to Abberton.

[johnalison]

Yesterday I took my membership card to the reserve at Abberton with little hope of seeing anything interesting, maybe a few grebes and the odd duck, but it turned out to be rather rewarding. The view from the Bay hide was almost subtropical in appearance with a dozen spoonbills and over 25 great white egrets, as well as may little egrets, godwit and mallard and a few shovellers. A late appearance by five curlew sandpipers made my trip worthwhile, though I struggled to get decent pictures by putting my small camera to the telescope. A marsh harrier was dismantling the carcass of something, probably a heron. I can recommend a visit there if you are nearby.

 

[RivalRedwing]

for more info:

Abberton Reservoir Nature Discovery Park | Essex Wildlife Trust

 

[Charlie Boy]

Looks very low

 

[johnalison]

Looks very low

It is quite low, but not I think seriously so. Still, it suits the birds which are often absent when the level is high.

FB keep showing me an appeal from the water people asking me to reduce my water usage. I do my best and haven’t washed the car for weeks, but it is disheartening to see replies from people who say they will refuse to comply unless the companies fix the leaks, which we know is a complex problem, whatever the rights and wrongs.