Twitcher's Gate

28 Sept - My first visit here for a while, and after a bit of a search I found the Black-necked Grebe that has been reported on and off for a while - diving actively in front of the heronry. I've seen five species of Grebe on pit 74 over the years, including Pied-billed Grebe - the only one I am missing is Slavonian. Also seen, a few passage Swallows and a Little Egret in flight. Good numbers of Wigeon are now back for the winter, with small numbers of Shoveler.