Wednesday 17th December: Spotted Redshank & Green Sandpiper
This morning a gorgeous start to the day with sunshine and blue sky.
A run along the west bank of the river found the flood waters receding once more and a fair bit of grass now exposed by the river. The SPOTTED REDSHANK was still working its way along the shore and there were a few of the BLACK-TAILED GODWITS down at that end. The GOLDEN PLOVER flock were flying about with a flock of 16 DUNLIN in attendance. Along the river bank past the Perch were 4 REDSHANK. At least 11 RUFF were flying around as well. I also spotted the comparatively unusual sighting of a GREEN SANDPIPER resting on the west shore.
A run along the west bank of the river found the flood waters receding once more and a fair bit of grass now exposed by the river. The SPOTTED REDSHANK was still working its way along the shore and there were a few of the BLACK-TAILED GODWITS down at that end. The GOLDEN PLOVER flock were flying about with a flock of 16 DUNLIN in attendance. Along the river bank past the Perch were 4 REDSHANK. At least 11 RUFF were flying around as well. I also spotted the comparatively unusual sighting of a GREEN SANDPIPER resting on the west shore.