Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Wintersett Ice 12.12.12

Hard frost overnight. Started overcast but bright sunshine by midday.
Wintersett Res: 95% ice.   As expected the Smew has gone (hopefully back over Pugneys way)
Cold Hiendley Res: 95% ice 
Anglers CP: 50% ice.   Drake American Wigeon,  female Long-tailed Duck.  All 3 male Scaup are here, 2 of which, are 1st winters.   190 Pochard  and  40 Great Crested Grebe are in the area. 
Highlight today was a brief visit by 8 Waxwings near the cafe.

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