An excellent 3 hours under the roof at the viewing platform at Conder Pool yesterday, made the wet and windy conditions easier to deal with.
The videos that follow will be better Viewed Full Screen....Hopefully!
Todays count of 19 Avocet - 18 in the video - demoted my 16 on 18 March into second place.
Other notes include, it was good to find the Little Ringed Plover on the pool again this year. There was a count of c.250 Black-tailed Godwit, some in advanced stunning orange-rufous summer plumage, they were accompanied by 3 Bar-tailed Godwit, 65 Knot, and a single Dunlin.
A Ruff presented itself and pleased everyone as it stayed around the end of the island for a while. A Greenshank was also obliging and paid a visit to the creeks before returning to Conder Pool. Also noted, up to 80 Redshank, 3 Stock Dove, at least 15 Pied Wagtail, and a lone Swallow - my first - took centre stage as it flew across the pool flying north.
An excellent variety of species seen, some goodies there. Take care.
ReplyDeleteDespite the crap weather, I don't remember the last time I spent such an excellent and enjoyable session at Conder Pool.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you on B2B Marc, much appreciated....You take care too.
Impressive sightings there, Pete. It's too long since I last saw an Avocet, and I have never knowingly seen a Water Pipit. The former I might be able to rectify this year with a little effort. The latter is another matter altogether!
ReplyDeleteCovid cases are rocketing in these parts, so take great care and stay safe. Best wishes - - - Richard
I'm confident you will see an Avocet with a little effort this year, but surprised you have yet to see your first Water Pipit Richard.
ReplyDeleteCovid definitely not disappeared, and probably never will.
Regards....Pete.
Hi Pete!!... nice videos and beautiful birds...Happy Easter...
ReplyDeleteThank you for the compliments Ana....Felices Pascuas para ti también.
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