HERTFORDSHIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Ring-necked Ducks were at Ashley Pit (11th) and Marsworth Reservoir (22nd-24th). A Great Northern Diver was at Startop’s End and Wilstone Reservoirs (20th). A Great Grey Shrike was at Little Hormead (7th).

White-fronted Geese were at Bowyer’s Water (5th) and Fairlands Valley Park (23rd-24th). A Red-breasted Merganser was at Northchurch (19th). A Smew was at Bowyers Water (from 27th). Hen Harriers were at Wallington, Redbournbury, St Alban’s and Sandon.

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