Little Stint again

A juvenile Little Stint was again from Ron Barker hide moving between Vinson's and Sunley's this afternoon along with 3 Dunlin (juvs), 4 Little ringed Plover (juvs), Green Sandpiper, 1 Redshank (adult), 15+ Snipe and at least 54 Ruff this evening. Also up to 300+ Lapwing and 400+ Teal from here, looking good at the moment!

Little Stint from Ron Barker Hide 27 August 2014 (T. Disley)
Little Stint distantly from Ron Barker Hide 27 August 2014 (T. Disley)

A Nuthatch was roving through the grounds with a large mixed Tit flock this afternoon, with lots of Long tailed Tits, Blue Tits and a Chiffchaff. Yellow Wagtails are still in the area, a single juv was in front of Ron Barker Hide this morning and at least 11 were along Curlew Lane last night along with a Wheatear in the turf fields.

At least 3 Marsh Harriers are still being seen regularly throughout the day, also the usual Kestrels, Sparrowhawk and sev Common Buzzard. A Barn Owl was out hunting this morning.

A young Marsh Harrier attracting the attention of the local Carrion Crows (T. Disley)
A young Marsh Harrier attracting the attention of the local Carrion Crows (T. Disley)

A few Southern Hawkers, Migrant Hawkers and Common Darters are being seen at the moment along with several sightings of Stoats today.

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