Sunday 2 December 2018

Goosander flock finally at Oulton Broad

7 Goosanders (6 females and 1male) at Oulton Broad was a fine way to see in December also the Ring-necked Parakeet was heard calling from St. Nicholas Everett Park, Kingfisher, Oystercatcher & Little Grebes also seen too. Thanks to Richard S & Jane F for the heads up yesterday that they were still around! As I walked in, I had a quick look for the Parakeet but couldn't see it in a brief look. Spying Andrew E and Paul & Jane F at the Boulevard I made a beeline for them who had seen the Goosanders flying west along the Broad. I hadn't seen them but looking from the Yacht club we saw all 7 Goosanders distantly. I also spotted a Kingfisher flying past far west flying north across the Broad. They then swam back and then flew past and settled in the Broad viewable from the Boulevard just beyond the boat moorings in the middle of the Broad. The male Goosander glowed a Salmon pink- white on his underparts despite the gloomy weather!

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