Never in a Rut

Decided to break a long journey with a morning in Rutland Water. Reserve seems to have quadrupled in the 15 years or so since I last visited, and like so many lakes in England is now colonised by Great White Egrets. Up to 6 seen from a hide near the reserve centre. Also 2, possibly 3 Smew was a nice surprise.

31 hides! that must be a record in the UK