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All the common dabbling ducks (including
Pintail) except Shoveler were seen and
diving duck included Scaup and Goldeneye.
Our list included several feral birds now
firmly established on the British list.
The diminutive Ruddy Duck was well represent-
ed by at least a dozen birds and a pair of
colourful Egyptian Geese joined the usual
Canadas.
Over 40 wild White-Fronted Geese spent most
of our visit asleep at the edge of the reeds
whilst Greylags exploited the generosity of
visiting families and fought for lumps of
bread and biscuit.
Waders were represented by Golden Plover,
Lapwing, Snipe and Curlew and good views
of Fieldfare and Redwing were all obtained
in adjacent fields.
A cold but certainly not a disappointing
visit to this "five star" venue.
IAN MISSELBROOK
BIRD MEETING: COLNE POINT, 23rd February, 1936
Seven people braved freezing cold easterlies,
frequent snow showers and frozen roads in
order to visit this remote reserve.
Most of the passerines and duck here in
number before the freeze had disappeared
but our efforts were amply rewarded.