The 18th December looked like it was going to be the only decent day weather wise this side of christmas, so headed back to Siblyback to look for the reported female Ring Necked Duck and try for some better photos of the Great Northern Diver. I failed to find the Duck but the Diver showed very well & a female Goldeneye was diving right in front of the hide,allowing me to get a few nice shots. Male Goldeneye is high on my wish list to photograph so perhaps in the new year I'll be able to get close to one here.
This Great Northern Diver was photographed at Siblyback reservoir in E. Cornwall last week ,showing very well at times, but a shame the light was so poor.