One of last years Northern Wheaters17:30 > 18:00
18c drizzle, dull, calm.
At last some waders have returned after the partial flooding. A Common Redshank and a Green Sandpiper were in Godwit Corner while a pair of Common Sandpiper picked around in the shallows of the inlet. A single Lapwing was harried at every occasion by an immature Magpie for whatever reason I don't know. Kids eh?
Also on site at least three Little Egret and a pair of Common Tern. Birds of the day however were two Northern Wheatear. In the new secondary shingle and mud banking at the bottom of central field a rather shabby looking female was found whilst a few yards away a juvenile gave good views.
Things gradually looking up but it still looks a little too manicured at the moment. Early days.
Looking back on last years records its a day later (11th) for the Wheatears when a juvenile was the first returning bird last 'autumn'.
This time last year...
Other links:
Northern Wheatear - Birdguides
Northern Wheatear - BTO
Northern Wheatear - Wiki
Northern Wheatear - RSPB
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