Hertfordshire bird news November 2024

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A female Ferruginous Duck was at Troy Mill Lake 17th-18th and up to two drake Ferruginous Ducks were at Rickmansworth on Stocker's Lake and/or Bury Lake 19th-22nd. A drake Ferruginous Duck was seen nearby at West Hyde GPs on Pynesfield South Lake 30th at least. Up to four Black-necked Grebes were at Troy Mill Lake throughout November.

A Garganey remained at Wilstone Reservoir until 10th and a Little Gull was there 6th. A Smew was at Abbotts Lake, Stanstead Innings 22nd and another was on Great Hardmead Lake at Amwell NR from 30th at least. A Common Scoter was at Startop's End Reservoir from 22nd.

Twenty-five Hawfinches were at Aldbury 18th. A Black Redstart was at Stanborough GPs 9th and a late House Martin was at Clothall Common 18th.