EASTERN HILLS AND DERBYSHIRE DAY OUT

Jenna and I spent the morning at Wildboarclough in the Eastern hills, and it didn't take long to locate Dipper, our first target bird.

Wildboarclough

One of the two Dippers that were observed was carrying nesting materials.

Following fantastic dipper views, we continued on to Derbyshire's Carsington Water. The first winter female Lesser Scaup was eventually located when we arrived at the Millfields car park. 

Carsington Water

Lesser scaup

Other birds were present on the water, Red-throated diver, Great northern diver and a Ring-necked duck.

Ring-necked duck

Red-throated diver

A great day out and some top birds seen.