Cursing, I diverted to check out the Meres.....
30 mins later, I was watching 6 Arctic Terns performing on the far bank of the Mere, when more news came out - it was back!
Here we go again.... but this time there was to be no turning back. I got there and realised the folly of my delay - the area it was asleep in was directly into the sun - over 100m away! There was a drake Garganey in this area occasionally showing too.
It took about 30 mins before it stirred and drifted out into the shimmery water - this is the best I could do but at least a (sort of) record shot!
I watched it for about 30 mins, the scope views weren't that bad before once again it flew out with the three Shoveler, relocating on Boundary Pool.
Memo to self - Burton Mere on a sunny day is strictly is a morning venue for the light!
