Farmoor Reservoir 13th December
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Farmoor Reservoir 13th December



Distant Common Scoter please view at 720p HD

2 Common Scoter (fem) still present along the northern end of F1 at dusk
Red-necked Grebe along western side of F1 this afternoon
2 Great Northern Diver still in the N/E corner of F2 at dusk and showing well

(per Simon Dowell, Badger et al)

Common Scoter courtesy of Simon Dowell





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