GREY PHALAROPE AT FARMOOR

Took a detour on my way home from Reading, to see the grey phalarope present at Farmoor's reservoir.  It didn't take long to locate; its presence being fairly obvious from the number of photographers lined up along the bank on the far side of the reservoir. 

This small wader seemed quite unperturbed by the interest it was causing, and stayed very close to the shore, sometimes swimming, sometimes wading, as it fed, and once coming ashore for a short rest. 

Other birds present included: coot, tufted duck, mallard, grey wagtail, pied wagtail, meadow pipit, heron, cormorant, blackheaded gull.