Ruff   Philomachus pugnax

College Lake - 8th April 2007

Photo copyright Dave Bilcock

This attractive Ruff was a one day visitor to the site.  To see a chart of Ruff sightings in the county click here.

Foxcote Reservoir - 1st October 2006

Photos copyright Tim Watts

This Ruff was present at Calvert for two days at least.  To see a chart of Ruff sightings in the county click here.

Willen Lake - 4th May 1997

Video still kindly supplied by Dave Ferguson.

Ruffs are annual passage migrants but a bird in breeding plumage is a rare sight in the county.