July rare ducks

Brian texted to say there was an eclipse Pintail on LGGP, I was at Sandford and headed over immediately, knowing it was very unusual for July....the first in fact, now I have read up.

Whilst panning around afterwards, I checked the small duck off the North spit, thinking it was probably the Teal still around, but as soon as it lifted it's head, I saw a pale loral spot and bigger bill....a July Garganey...the second ever.

How remarkable to find two rare July duck species on the same day.

The Pintail

The Garganey