Working in Oxfordshire, I visited Farmoor Reservoir this afternoon after a Black Redstart was reported on BirdGuides, apparently showing well around the sewage works.
(c)Josh Jones
On arrival, it didn’t take long to find the Black Redstart, which I first saw perched on a railing.
The bird then dropped down to the ground and showed itself really well.
They’re always great birds to see, and other than this, it was very quiet around the reservoir. A Grey Wagtail, a Tufted Duck, and a Cormorant showed well on the walk back to the car.
