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BIRD MEETING: ABBERTON RESERVOIR
26th January, 1986
Britain's "top-rated" reservoir for wildfowl
was visited by 14 members on a frosty, wind-
less day of blue skies.
Among the 50 species seen were excellent
views of a female Smew from the hide at
quite close quarters. A further 3 females
of this species were also seen from the
small causeway where good views of their
cousins, the Goosander, were also obtained.
Both of these fish-eating ducks are known
as "sawbills" because of their serrated
beaks.