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Garganey

Spatula querquedula

Garganey – Rod Pattison
Species Account

Extract from Bird Report 2024

Irregular but annual scarce migrant and a very rare breeder. (Amber list).

There were no signs of any breeding activity in 2024. 

The first to arrive was a drake at Broom East on 6th May, which stayed until 10th May. A female-type was there on 29th May. Th ere were very few other records away from there, with one at Meadow Lane GP on 16th July and one at Priory CP on 22nd August. A well-watched individual was at Broom East during 5th–25th October, with it or another there on 10th November.

Time of year

Spring

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