A drive down to Newcastle to pick up some more Northumbria Bird Atlases (bargain at £25 !) was pleasantly interrupted with news that the American Wigeon had been refound at Holywell Pond after briefly being at St Mary’s. Hence a quick detour was needed. On entering the hide I was worried that the bird had flown off again as only one lone birder. However the drake was still showing well to left of public hide. At one stage it was having to cope with a noisy pair of Canada Geese which may have reminded it of home ! TRD
