
This bird, seen at Blashford Lakes, hadn't come quite as far, having been ringed as a chick just up the road near Ringwood. This was back in May 2004 though, making this bird 5 years old now. The oldest LRP we know of in Europe only made it to 6 years and 8 months (another British bird), so this is getting close!

Thanks to Steve Copsey for the photos (see his blog here), and to all the birders who managed to piece together the ring number.
See http://www.birdguides.com/picture?f=207432 for a picture of another 5-year old LRP
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