Blue-winged Teal

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
18/05/24BLUE-WINGED TEALChamberhouse MarshH R Netley
07:22
No sign of bird on floods or Garganey.  
17/05/24BLUE-WINGED TEALChamberhouse Marsh1P E Hutchins
20:20
ad drk. At this time it left to the west with the pair of Garganey, possibly / hopefully heading to the likes of Lower Farm GP and the adjacent pits.  
17/05/24BLUE-WINGED TEALChamberhouse Marsh1M F Walford
20:15
drk. Still present. Parking very limited. Best to park at Thatcham Station and walk west along the canal for c.10 minutes, then left across the swing bridge for c.200 metres to view the flood on the right. SU517658.  
17/05/24BLUE-WINGED TEALChamberhouse Marsh1R H Stansfield
19:01
drk. Still present.  
17/05/24BLUE-WINGED TEALChamberhouse Marsh1A B Merrick
17:07
drk. With pair of Garganey on flood on west side of track running south from canal.  

Photos

Blue-winged Teal
Blue-winged Teal

Records

YearDetails
2024Blue-winged Teal, Chamberhouse Marsh, adult male, 17th May. *
1990Blue-winged Teal, Theale GPs, male, 19th April.
1988Blue-winged Teal, Theale GPs, male, 19th May.