Swift fodder

An hour at Staines Reservoirs this evening was fairly productive with 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Redshank and 2 Shelduck on the North Basin, a Great Northern Diver and 4 summer plumage Black-necked Grebes on the South Basin, and 22 Goldeneye, 23 Wigeon, 1 Pochard, 2 Teal, 70 Tufted Duck and around 300 Black-headed Gulls. Unfortunately there was no sign of the pair of Garganey. With no wind to keep them at bay, the notorious flies were out in force (photo). Although they are non-biting they are still a right pain, but when the Swifts arrive they are gonna love em! Earlier today I went for a run in Richmond Park and had a Common Buzzard over east.