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Today is the 10th anniversary of my finding the Acadian Flycatcher at the fishing boats
This mornings sea watch with Richard and Owen was as expected with NNW wind very unrewarding.
A quick visit to Hanson before breakfast saw just a Black-tailed Godwit and 3 Pintail among the Shoveler and Gadwall.
After breakfast I was out on my bicycle birding around the Scotney GPs gradually making my way down to Jurys Gap to check on the American Golden Plover, when I received a message that Colin Holter had found a Buff-breasted Sandpiper in the same field as the AGP, a few minutes later I was on site watching the juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper with Colin, many thanks to him for his timely report of the bird.
On the Scotney sward 12 Ruff were of note along with several Yellow Wagtails.
Juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper spooked by a Sparrowhawk
Juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper with a Golden Plover
Juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper coming back into the field
Juvenile Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Moulting adult American Golden Plover
Some of the 12 Ruff on the Scotney Sward
The Red-backed Shrike on the east side of the Long Pits
Lovely photos as always! I always go back to the Acadian flycatcher day-because I've had pictures of them in a different country- on your blog
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DeleteGreat photos of the BBS Martin, good to chat today. I'm pleased a decent number of people got onto the bird despite the road closure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin, Hope we meet at the next good bird.
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