Nipped down to Marshside today, but it was blowing mad as a lorry, so I spent most of my time looking at the Little Gulls at the Junction Pool.
Reed Warbler and Percy Sledge singing away there, despite the reeds and scrub being battered into submission by the wind, but the Little Gulls - all first summer birds - had no problems, pattering along the muddy edges after insects, almost like Leach's Petrels.
Dwarfed by the BHGs, and occasionally chased by 'em, there were three Little Gulls there today, with plenty of Swifts hawking low in the strong winds.
No sign of the nasty partially albino bird today, which has returned for it's umpteenth year - one to be very careful with for any potential Alpine claimers!
Avocets and chick doing the paparazzi thing in front of Sandgrounders, otherwise too blowy for any real action...just a shame the gale didn't coincide with high tides.
Eyes to the skies everyone, eyes to the skies...
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Bird Identification Workshop - Leighton Moss, Friday 10 June (10 am – 4 pm:
Ever wondered how experienced birdwatchers approach bird identification in the field? Here’s your chance to get some top tips from Jane Malpass on this indoor and outdoor workshop. Suitable for all levels. Bring your binoculars (let us know when booking if you need to borrow any), lunch will be provided. Booking and payment in advance essential: phone 01524 701601.
Cost: £25 (RSPB members £23).
Marshside: 1 Little Stint, 12 Dunlin, Junction Pool; 93 Dunlin, 1 Curlew Sandpiper, Polly's Pool this afternoon.
Martin Mere - Saturday 28th
30 Dunlin from Ron Barker Hide
1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Red Legged Partridge both from UU Hide
Other waders present were Avocet, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Ringed Plover and Lapwing. Lots of Swift about, and 1 Reed Warbler seen from Janet Kear hide.