Pectoral Sandpiper?
A report of a Pectoral Sandpiper today would be the bird of the day but no further details on the sighting. Other waders today included up to 80 Black tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpiper and a single Cur [...]
A report of a Pectoral Sandpiper today would be the bird of the day but no further details on the sighting. Other waders today included up to 80 Black tailed Godwit, 2 Green Sandpiper and a single Curlew. At least 20 Avocet remain on site including 3 chicks, a single male Ruff is also present.
The male Marsh Harrier remains on site giving great views at times, other raptors today were the usual Common Buzzard, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. An adult Common Tern was seen from a few hides today as it toured around the reserve. Good numbers of Common Swift were a feature of the day with upto 200 being seen, with smaller numbers of House Martin and Swallow.
