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  1. 25-08-2012 #1
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    Default ID Needed - Maiden Erleigh pond Reading

    Hi All!

    Went for a walk around Maiden Erleigh pond today before the rain started and saw a water bird I'd never seen before. Sorry, no pictures

    It was slightly smaller then a mallard and moved quite fast in the water. It was white with a black and white striped head. The head almost looked like a small herons head.

    During the walk I noticed Mandarin/Wooduck female/juveniles (can't tell the difference!) and it was very different to these.

    Any idea?
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    Couldn't perhaps be a Great-crested Grebe juvenile Chis?

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    That's exactly what it was Rolf! Thanks!
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    No problem Chris, love that little lake, not been down there for a while though. I would guess that the reed beds are quite well established now?
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