Little Stint

The best sighting of the day was a Little Stint distantly from Ron Barker which later flew off high west with 2 Dunlin. Other waders included at least 20+ Ruff (15 juvs), juv Little ringed Plover, Green Sandpiper and 300+ Lapwing.

Juvenile Mediterranean Gull on the Mere (T. Disley)
Juvenile Mediterranean Gull on the Mere (T. Disley)

The kingfishers continue to show well from Ron Barker Hide, also still 3 Whooper Swans on view from here. Migrant Hawker Dragonfly around the Mere today.

First Pintail of the Autumn on the Mere 25 August 2014 video grab (T. Disley)
First Pintail of the Autumn on the Mere 25 August 2014 video grab (T. Disley)

Yesterday on the Mere was the first Pintail of the Autumn and a juvenile Mediterranean Gull, and at least 3 Marsh Harriers. Yellow Wagtails are still being seen occasionally from Ron Barker and at least 10+ Yellow Wagtail along Curlew Lane with a Wheatear yesterday.

 

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