Smew

Recent sightings

DateSpeciesSiteCountObserver
13/02/25SmewDorney Lake, Dorney1D L Cleal
15:00
The plastic Smew, with a yellow ring was on the Arboretum Pond with the Tufties.  
27/01/25SmewJR - M4 to Berks Border (Lake End), Jubilee River1C Carlaw
01:05
male. Between Lake End Road and first footbridge, with small group of tufted ducks.  
25/01/25SmewJubilee River1B J Hollands
09:30
drake. Seen from Dorney Footbridge looking towards Lake end Road.  
04/01/25SmewJR - Marsh Lane to M4, Jubilee River1O W Purvis
09:34
male. Driven upriver by canoeists. SU923794.  

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Records

YearDetails
2023Smew, Fulmer Lake, 15th November, Two redheads.
2016Smew, Wotton Lakes, 20th January, A redhead.
2015Smew, Linford GPs, 8th-20th February, 2 Drakes on 8th, 15th and 20th.
2015Smew, Calvert, 6th February, 2 redheads and a drake.
2014Smew, Linford GPs, 24th February, A Redhead.
2014Smew, Foxcote Res, 9th-12th January, A Redhead.
2013Smew, Willen Lakes, 24th January, A drake.
2013Smew, College Lake, 11th January, A redhead.
2012Smew, Buckinghamshire, See Annual Reports for sightings prior to 2013 when this species was seen more frequently.