Black Redstart still the star

It was dark and threatened rain all day, but we got away with just a few spots. A light east wind.

South Shore

Pale-bellied Brent goose c43 flew from Red Nab to Potts Corner on the rising tide.

Woodcock 1 flushed from dog walking track

Black Redstart - the female type was showing well today along the section of the foreshore rocks nearest to Red Nab. The mealworms were all gone and it was feeding under the concrete slabs. Not visible when feeding but it was very active and soon revealed itself. Seen by many observers today at least until 13:20.

These are some of my shots (Malcolm)

Most of the time it was very flighty, but I managed the following clip as a group of dog walkers were approaching. It was more interested in keeping an eye on them that it was about me. I've removed the sounds of their conversation and dogs barking, but you can see the Redstarts  reaction to it.

Middleton Nature Reserve (MD, JP, JR)

Still 4 Goosander

Two of three Tufted Duck

There always seems to be at least two Long-Tailed Tits on the car park feeders

Cetti's Warbler 1 singing by "no Swimming" pond

Male Roe Deer, there was also a female close by