This was my 10th visit to my third patch, WWT London, where I was joined by another young birder from London, Arjun Dutta. After meeting each other, we headed straight to the Wader Scrapes Hide, with hopes of seeing our first Garganeys, which had been sighted the day before.
Despite the hot weather, many Lapwing and a few Redshank were out and about
Female Emperor Dragonfly
Grey Heron
Common Blue
With no Garganeys seen, we walked to the Peacock Tower, where we got impressive views of Lapwing and many gulls. Suddenly, a duck with a white eyestripe and green and white wing stripes zoomed past- A GARGANEY! Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo, but we saw what we were looking for.
Juvenile Little Grebe
Female Tufted Duck with ducklings
A Canada Goose x Bar-headed Goose Hybrid
Digiscope shot of a Common Sandpiper
Egyptian Goose at the WWF Hide
Digiscope shot of a Common Sandpiper
Egyptian Goose at the WWF Hide
After lunch, we walked down the west route to the Wildside Hide. Unfortunately, the Summer Route was closed, so we couldn't get to see most of the butterflies.
Female Pochard with ducklings
Female Pochard
Common Tern
Common Tern
Common Tern
I had a great day birding with Arjun, seeing my first Garganey and many butterflies, dragonflies and moths. Also, I saw my first Reed Bunting in London and on patch!
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