The standout of the two was the unexpected arrival of an immature drake Ferruginous Duck, discovered by Gareth B on the morning of 02/09. Luckily I was free before work to shoot up and take a look and in fact I also popped back later for better views.
Not a bird I expected on patch but welcome none the less. There were no rings or sign of captivity. Subsequent scrutiny of photos, in fact showed that it appeared to have been the same bird present for some while at Daventry Res - not too far away as the Fudge Duck flies. It was not seen there on 02/09, however reappeared the following day, by which time there was no sign at Grimsbury. So, it appears to have taken a day trip and decided the grass isn't always greener and shot straight back!!
Something a little more expected was a Great White Egret that appeared on 01/09 and stayed put for quite a few days, feeding with up to 5 Little Egrets in the build up of weed at the northern end of the res. Having had a couple of of flyovers, it was well overdue to see one on the deck!
Other bits and pieces through September at Grimsbury included Spotted Fly, Whinchat, a run of Wigeon, Teal, a couple of Pochard.
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