Whilst looking for the Great Northern Diver at Staunton Harold Reservoir on Thursday 17th December, I received a phone call from Rob Hutchinson, around mid day, to say he may have found a Ring-necked Duck, but only had binoculars. I said I would be with him in 10 minutes with a scope. On my arrival and through the scope we were soon looking at a very smart immature drake Ring-necked Duck, a new bird for Staunton Harold Reservoir. A great find and a thrill to see on on my local patch.
