Brian and Dad had different commitments today, so a trip to the KGV Reservoir had to wait until late afternoon. A walk up the slope to the causeway soon produced several Wheatear. At least four males and a single female were found. I scanned the north basin and found the Slavonian Grebe that has been present since the 8th of December. As we scanned the reservoir two Sand Martin flew across the River Lea for another addition to the year list.
The main reason for the trip to the reservoir was for a reported Ring Ouzel, it was reported as on the path on the east side. Unfortunately, Thames Water had decided to cut the grass banks today and there had been no sign since. We met Simon W and John as they headed back towards the car park, as they were approaching the sailing club hut Simon refound the Ring Ouzel. A quick shout from Simon and we quickly joined him. The Ring Ouzel was busily feeding on the grass verges and along the fenceline of the reservoir.
This is my fourth Ring Ouzel seen at the reservoir, but my first since 2016.
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