The idea of looking for Wheatears as a sharp snow shower blasted across Marshside One this afternoon summed the day up; still too cold!
A few small gull roosts on Marshside One and at least 40-50 Avocets.
More were feeding in front of the Sandgrounders Hide.
Duck numbers right down now, but still a few herds of Wigeons about.
Black Tailed Godwits getting more vocal, and a light passage of Meadow Pipits north, with one or two Pied Wags too.
I notice Graham has put fresh shell shingle on the islands and around the Sandplant lagoon for nesting waders - it already has the approval of at least one Oystercatcher.
Two Little Grebes and a few Tufties and Pochards on their still, plus a female Ruddy Duck (see top pic) - good to see one back.
A wander round Mount Baker and the Peninsula was a bracing experience, but not many passerines about - two male Stonechats still feeding in the tidal debris, giving a further opportunity to take more Stonechat porn.
If only all birds were this obliging.
751 Golden Plover and a few Ruff in with them at the top of Marshside One - some of the Goldies are now in full summer plumage.
Very nice they are too.
Eyes to the skies everyone, eyes to the skies...
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Elaine wrote...
John,
Your pictures are so beautiful, and I am green with envy over the stunning shots of the Avocet.
I have yet to see one, and they are at the top of my wish list along with Black-Necked Stilt.
Waterbirds are my favorites, along with raptors and backyard birds and.... I would love to get to England someday.
Keeping my fingers crossed and pennies in my piggy bank. Thank you for your lovely site!
Posted by: Elaine | March 22, 2008 4:46 PM