You would expect to see something after the torrent of rain we experienced yesterday, and a visit to Dunstable STW did not disappoint. While not quite the same as the halcyon days of the nineties (or earlier years), two Black-tailed Godwit and a Greenshank on the wader scrape, together, were notable !
Showing posts with label Black-tailed Godwit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Black-tailed Godwit. Show all posts
01 September, 2008
Local Patch - 01/09/08: Waders after rain
18 April, 2008
Black-tailed Godwit & Common Redstart
A very cold easterly wind today and a trip up country to see the flock of Black-tailed Godwit that have been present at Fenlake Meadows NR since the 13th Apr. There were 16 present this morning and were feeding constantly. No sign of the Stone Curlew at Tempsford, but nearby the Common Redstart at the end of Station Road was feeding from a hedge which gave some shelter from the wind.
16 January, 2008
Norfolk Day Trip
The first two hours were spent in Cley Village waiting for the White-crowned Sparrow. It duly showed a couple of times, but didn't get a chance to photograph the bird. We then spent the rest of the day around the north Norfolk coast.
After leaving the sparrow at cley, a posse of birders (including us) then hit the local hotspots. At Salthouse, a confiding flock of Snow Bunting and a few Turnstone were feeding around our feet. Luckily, I didn't have to chase the Lapland Bunting as it set down, briefly, in front of the camera.
A Black Brant dropped in front of us with a few Brent Geese which was just compensation after paying £3.50 for access at Lady Anne's Drive, Holkham.
On the beach at Holkam there were more Snow Bunting, a few Meadow Pipits and a couple of Rock Pipit.
Finally, the last few hours were spent at Titchwell RSPB. The light was tailing off, but a nice Black-tailed Godwit fed close to the footpath.
After leaving the sparrow at cley, a posse of birders (including us) then hit the local hotspots. At Salthouse, a confiding flock of Snow Bunting and a few Turnstone were feeding around our feet. Luckily, I didn't have to chase the Lapland Bunting as it set down, briefly, in front of the camera.
A Black Brant dropped in front of us with a few Brent Geese which was just compensation after paying £3.50 for access at Lady Anne's Drive, Holkham.
On the beach at Holkam there were more Snow Bunting, a few Meadow Pipits and a couple of Rock Pipit.
Finally, the last few hours were spent at Titchwell RSPB. The light was tailing off, but a nice Black-tailed Godwit fed close to the footpath.
26 August, 2007
Dunstable STW
Present for five days this Black-tailed Godwit proved difficult to approach - too many nettles !
Somewhat easier to photograph was this Painted Lady - the tip of the left antenna is missing.
A male Banded Demoiselle.
08 February, 2007
Norfolk Niceties
A trip to Norfolk with a very cold early morning start at Lynford Arboretum.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
