Given I was close to the M50 I thought I'd head north or the Penduline Tit through Ashleworth Ham before stopping at Ripple Pits. There was a lovely selection of wildfowl including good number of Teal, Wigeon & stunning Pintail.
Ready for a long slog along the river I was surprised to find a new pit (named the north pit) was only a couple of hundred metres from the car park. Without any trouble I located the juvenile Great Northern Diver showing well. The wind made the water a bit too choppy for good photos but I managed the above. The bird looked in good condition and was diving for long periods. The only other birds of note were 3 Wigeon (2 drakes) & a Grey Heron.
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