Saturday 15th March - Little Stint + Mediterranean Gull
The Meadow floods were looking good with plenty of mud for the waders. Overcast but good light for viewing and little wind.
The waders were all conveniently close affording an excellent view of the LITTLE STINT which was still hanging out with 12 dunlin. There were also 8 redshank and 3 ruff around as well as plenty of golden plover and lapwings. There were also 10 gadwall amongst the usual widgeon, teal and shoveler, though the pintails seem all to have departed. There was also a solitary OYSTERCATCHER having a rest on the mud flats.
A smart adult MEDITERRANEAN GULL (OXB) in full summer plumage was also seen in the morning though it appeared to have gone by mid-day.
The waders were all conveniently close affording an excellent view of the LITTLE STINT which was still hanging out with 12 dunlin. There were also 8 redshank and 3 ruff around as well as plenty of golden plover and lapwings. There were also 10 gadwall amongst the usual widgeon, teal and shoveler, though the pintails seem all to have departed. There was also a solitary OYSTERCATCHER having a rest on the mud flats.
A smart adult MEDITERRANEAN GULL (OXB) in full summer plumage was also seen in the morning though it appeared to have gone by mid-day.