The next Rutland Water?

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19 Nov 2022 21:50 - 20 Nov 2022 14:16 #6137 by Jim Wright
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You're right, Pete. Let's have a few more concrete tanks (and Rutland waters as well). 

I caught up with the two velvet scoters at 3.45pm today. Light was fading fast but luckily they were very close to the water sports building. In 20 or so minutes there, I also happened on a drake goosander, a goldeneye and a dozen gadwall.   
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19 Nov 2022 21:07 #6135 by Pete Locking
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Covenhams concrete tank delivers yet again Jim!

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24 Oct 2022 21:15 - 24 Oct 2022 21:16 #6047 by Jim Wright
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I agree, Pete. Not particularly scenic but Covenham has certainly delivered the goods over the years. And, as you say, the birds are often conspicuous (all the more so with a 'scope).

Perhaps a few more 'concrete tanks' wouldn't come amiss.

But was it really necessary to remind me of that Wryneck?!
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24 Oct 2022 08:34 #6040 by Pete Locking
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There is a lot to be said about Covenhams concrete tank. The birds there are easy to find and usually show well. But maybe not your Wryneck Jim!

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23 Oct 2022 09:36 #6035 by Jim Wright
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At the AGM of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust yesterday, chief executive Paul Learoyd confirmed that it was a consultee on Anglian Water’s proposal. 

The LWT is keen for the project, if it goes ahead, to be more like Rutland Water than ‘concrete tank’ Covenham Reservoir.
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23 Sep 2022 11:06 #5903 by Jim Wright
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Anglian Water's proposed new reservoir near Sleaford could generate some promising birding opportunities if it goes ahead. Could it even provide a habitat for nesting ospreys?   
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