for 30 mins despite funny looks.
coming up between the Goosanders flushing them.
A 1430 hrs trip to Mixenden after deciding Ogden would be packed with people that only walk twice a year, Christmas and New Year.
At last I,ve seen Mixenden without drizzle though the sun was behind clouds but the snow provided the lighting.
The Gt Nth Diver was busy fishing throughout bringing fish to the surface regular. With a lot of dashing around the banking and watching the pattern it was moving around the water in I got to the best spot and lay in wait, literally.
Got a few funny looks as I lay in the snow down the edge of the banking but it paid off getting the bird a bit nearer than on full zoom and in decent light thanks to the snow.
A pair of Goosanders flew in but each time they settled the Diver headed towards them then chased them till they flew, this happening several times and once to a Little Grebe. Its obviously got territorial over the area now.
Also present was :-
1pr Goosander
1f Goldeneye
3 Little Grebe
1f Tufted
5 Canada Geese
Several small gulls but no white wings.
On the way back called at Shelf Moor after a good Snipe report from NK but not a bird of any description in any of the fields, probably settled to roost ready for the cold night ahead.
BS