Sunday 11 August 2024

10th August - cloudy am, sunny spells pm, 22C, light SW

Lilbourne Meadows; morning

The main sighting was the surprise discovery of a Pectoral Sandpiper on the western pool.  I have found one here before, but not guaranteed.  Unfortunately, restricted and obstructed views, but sometimes seen clearly.

Also, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Dunlin and Green Sandpipers.  Eight Little Egrets and a Grey Heron.

Yellow Wagtail, Little Grebe (ad and juv).

Shawell Lagoons; afternoon

Adult Yellow-legged and Caspian Gulls.

Shawell Sandpit;

c40 Ravens, 3 Red Kites, c100 Greylag Geese.  8 Mute Swans

c 40 Tufted Ducks, including a female with 10 ducklings.




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