A weekend camping trip was partially ruined by news that a Wilson's Phalarope had been found near Buckingham! Bird is in an area where a new wader habitat has been created, and has also turned up a Temminck's Stint recently. Fortunately, the bird stayed until the Sunday evening when I was able to take a look. A very smart bird.
Didn't have as much success with butterflies, unable to find a Grizzled Skipper or Wood White in known sites in North Bucks. My goal of 10 new species this year looks to be in need of a minor miracle already!
The camping trip was to Standlake, and only a practise run for future trips. didn't have much chance to venture outside the campsite. was woken up by quite an impressive dawn chorus at 4am. Unfortunately, couldn't get back to sleep as my brain was processing the various species involved! Then in the morning I wasn't sure if I'd heard the species, or dreamt them.. Perhaps Camping isn't particularly good for Birders! | 
