I was very relieved when the juvenile American Golden Plover was relocated at Pitsford Reservoir yesterday. It showed really well at the back of the Scaldwell bay where it was feeding on the mud alongside Ruff and Ringed Plovers. The bird was still there today. Yesterday morning a Pectoral Sandpiper was found at Hollowell Reservoir feeding on the mud near the point. It was nice to be able to catch up with this bird too. I think that quite a few birders managed to see both these birds as it is only a 15 min drive between these two sites. This bird was also showing well again today.
Today there were 4 Glossy Ibis at Stanford Reservoir, an Ibis at Summer Leys and another bird at Titchmarsh LNR where it favours the scrape infront of the Peter Scott hide. Two adult Caspian Gulls were seen at Naseby Reservoir.
A very quiet visit to Harrington Airfield and it resembled a "birdless zone". Shrike hedge area was productive yesterday with 10 Stonechats, 2 Whinchats and large numbers of Skylarks and Meadow Pipits which attracted a female Merlin. She was relentless in her pursuit of a Skylark. I was willing the Skylark to get away but sadly it did not escape.
The weekend may be challenging due to storm Amy which is due to hit although I think that we will escape the worst of it. It will be interesting to see whether it brings new birds our way. Have a good weekend.
Regards Eleanor
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| Robin courtesy of Tony Stanford. |
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| Stonechat and Reed Bunting courtesy of Tony Stanford. |
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| Kingfisher courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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| Hobby in storm clouds courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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| Great White Egret flying through a rainbow courtesy of Robin Gossage. |
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