One of the young birders at Spurn Bird Observatory followed a small duck in flight with a Wigeon and, positively identified it as a BAIKAL TEAL drake. This sighting brought about Spurn's 400th species within their recording area.
I was only just up and about when I checked the messages on my phone, seeing the remarkable report of this Baikal Teal on Kilnsea Wetlands. This would be a new bird for me and before long, I was on the road to Spurn. This Teal is thought to be the same individual which has been on the Ouse Washes for some time, being difficult to locate at times on the extensive Fens. Birders who have seen it, noticed there are no rings on the legs and it associated with a Wigeon on those wetlands. The Baikal Teal is being regarded as genuine, unless there is evidence to the contrary. The Teal showed very well on the water, at some distance, climbing onto the bank for a short sleep on a couple of occasions whilst I was there. It was a further addition to my Life List, certainly never anticipated given its country of origin!! Comments are closed.
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