Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis)
Status at Longham Lakes
Formerly rare visitor, now almost eradicated from Britain.
1. 1 female on Longham Reservoir North on 2nd May 2004.
2. 2 on Longham Reservoir North on 18th October 2005.
3. 1 female on Longham Reservoir North, 12th -15th August 2006.
4. 2 on Longham Reservoir North on 13th October 2007.