Gradually getting lighter.....

Tried out Wilstone reservoir again this evening. Cold, perfectly calm and still light at 5pm. The reservoir itself was largely frozen, meaning that the gulls were crowded into the remaining unfrozen area near the centre. Still no luck with the med gull - most of the gulls were already asleep which made life difficult. Single herring gull stood out and scanning the wigeon and teal along the shoreline produced a single female goosander. Gorgeous sunset and I had the place to myself...fantastic contrast to the fart-ridden environment I spend most of my time immersed in...