Monthly Archives: August 2011

A couple of hours birding this morning was very rewarding with plenty of small waders on show including at least 10 juvenile Sanderlings and a very impressive count of juvenile Curlew Sands – at least 22 were counted just southeast … Continue reading →

The wader numbers have been fluctuating recently, largely due to human disturbance, making for several disappointing visits. Over the last couple of days things have picked up a bit with the first juvenile Sanderlings (3), and juvenile Curlew Sandpipers arriving (maximum of … Continue reading →

After hearing about the adult Spotted Redshank yesterday evening I was up early this morning to have a quick look before my 11hr shift. And result, a Spotted Redshank was there, but it was a juvenile rather than the expected adult. Always nice … Continue reading →

Well what a miserable day, rain, rain, rain and more rain. Sat at home in the dry I’d convinced myself there would be a rarity strolling around on the mudflats. So I just had to get out there and check just … Continue reading →

My day off today so when I heard that a Spotted Crake had been seen at South Walney NR we decided to head south. I’ve seen eight of these in the past but the last one was 7 years ago … Continue reading →