Goosander Sightings For Winter 2017

2 Pairs of Goodander 1st February 2017

The Goosander visit the college lake every year stopping off on their journey, whence they came and to where they go, the gardeners do not know, but it is always a pleasure to see them. Ali has been recording their arrival dates since 2009 with a more detailed account since 2014:

9th January-12th January 2017, 1 male/1 female (Pair)
17th January 2017, 2 male/2 female (2 Pairs)
30th January 2017, 1 male/1 female (Pair)
31st January 2017, 2 male/2 female (2 Pairs) * at 8:42am a single male landed on the lake joining the 2 pairs making 3 male and 2 female.
1st February 2017 2 male/2 female (2 Pairs) * single male has flown off.
3rd February 2017 1 male/1female (1 Pair)
6th February 2017 1 male only
16th February 2017 1 male/1 female  (1 Pair) *joined by another female making 3 birds (all remain on the lake until 22nd February 2017
28th February 2017 1 male/1 female (1 Pair)

Additional Sighting 

22nd March 2017 1 female

2 Pairs Of Goosander 1st February 2017

For 2016 dates see blog entry for 21st March 'Swans Lay Their First Egg (And Bird Update)'.
For 2015 dates see blog entry for 26th February 'Goosanders, Just Passing Through'.
For the arrival dates for 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 see blog entry 7th February 2014 'Goosander's Arrival 2014'.