A lightish north wind with rain all day, often very heavy!
South shore (MD)
I just managed a walk along the wall this afternoon, full waterproofs and optics stashed.
Ringed Plover 17 were resting on Ocean Edge grass before moving on to the mud in front of foreshore
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| Some of the Ringed Plover |
Shelduck also 17 out from the foreshore
Kingfisher 2 on Red Nab. One was on a rock in the large central pool, then flew off towards the pools near the SW corner, a second bird flew from where it was heading and continued towards No.2 outflow, it returned later. Unfortunately, I only got a decent look at the first bird.
Rock Pipit 4+ one on Red Nab, two together along sea wall and at least one single bird along the sea wall.
The resident Wren was in the scrub near the lighthouse. I didn't try to get a picture today, but I took this clip a couple of days ago in the bright sunshine (seems like a long time ago now!).
Middleton Nature Reserve
Just a quick check on the way home. The only change was there are now three male Tufted
I got home at 3:45, already getting dark(er). The rain finally decided to stop. Even so there was no evening clamour of returning Pinkfoot. Weather not looking great for tomorrow either, but hopefully not as much rain.
