Essex – Abberton – 7th February 2010

Not the best of days here, low visibility, and trying to rain! Still, it’s worth a quick drive around the local. First stop was Abberton and to our surprise whilst scanning the sheltering wildfowl, there is White-fronted Goose with its head well down, just popping up occasionally, drake Smew, Scaup and several Ruddy Duck. Plus all the regular swans and ducks.

Life bird count: 389 Year bird count: 108 Month bird count: 44

Photo: Mute Swan (cygnus olor)