Having failed to locate the Garganey at Dungeness yesterday, it was very welcome news this morning when one was found on Jubilee Pond at Wanstead Flats. It's only a seven-mile drive from home, but there's still the worry that the bird might take flight at any moment. Parking up along Dames Road opposite Jubilee Pond we crossed the road and spotted the Garganey immediately. It was quite skittish and would take small flights when any other bird approached it.
After watching it for 10-15 minutes it took flight and headed towards the playground end of the pond. It was refound tucked in along the near bank and remained wary of the resident ducks and geese and it was no great surprise when the bird was not present the following day.
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