Temminck's Return
After an absence of two days the juvenile Temminck's Stint returned to feeding on Vinson's Marsh late morning. There are a few pools on the reserve which can't be seen, so it's possible the bird had been lying low there.
The day started off with some light misty rain before a front moved through, after which the local raptors made themselves busy. At least 4 Marsh Harrier inc 2 male, ringtail Hen Harrier, Peregrine, 4 Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk.
Again ~25 Pink-footed Geese dropped in late afternoon.
Apart from the Temminck's Stint, 500+ Lapwing, 30+ Snipe, 20+ Ruff, 10+ Black-tailed Godwit, Dunlin and Oystercatcher.
Five Yellow Wagtail flew in late afternoon with Pied Wagtails in front of the Ron Barker Hide.
See previous days for a fuller picture.
