Ring-necked Duck at Tring

Brian is at work & already has a year tick for the Ring-necked Duck, so Jimmy & I do the 40 odd miles to Startop's end reservoir in Tring Herts.
Weather a bit up & down but as we pull up it's not raining, so we climb the steps & scan for the target bird, no sign after 20 minutes so we head round to the hide, a very good decision as the skies open & it pours down.
In the open hide Jimmy is still getting wet but I had found a nice dry corner & it is not long before we spot the Duck & get some really good views in the scope.
As the rain eases the Duck gets a bit closer to us & the camera comes out for a record shot.
So another year tick 252 up till now,also seen a few female Red-crested Pochard but not much  else of note.
 A nice easy short trip & back home for lunch.