Smart adult male on Cheddar this morning. Seemed to be settled in the south west corner. Also 2 Red- crested Pochard, 3 Goldeneye, 710 Pochard and a Peregrine on the Fry's Hill mast.

7-Dec-14
Adult drake Long-tailed Duck still present in the SW corner of Cheddar Res. at 11:45 this morning, also 5 Red-crested Pochard (3 drakes) and 5 Goldeneye.

Enlarged distant photo on my website.

Drake Long-tailed Duck still there today at 1pm, from SW corner, but distant and diving a lot. Also 5 goldeneye and 3 RC Pochard.

LT Duck present til dusk.Mostly mid-lake amongst Coot flock.Distant.Again, viewed from SW rim. Came slightly closer towards dusk.
Diving constantly. On average down for 30-40 seconds, then up for up to 10 seconds before diving again.At one point preened for 2 minutes. Luxury views!
Also 1st W male Scaup in with Coot. Total of 6 RCPochard. A group of 3 males & 2 females, and a single separate female with Coot flock. 2 Raven over Cheddar tower at dusk.
Wrap up warm if you're going!