To coincide with Bradshaw Johns report from last week of a Common Sandpiper at Ogden a customer at the garage today reported a small wader at Ogden yesterday bobbin at the side of the water and noisy when it flew. He then identified it as a Common Sand from a picture I showed him. Not a common bird at Ogden and very poor so far at Fly Flatts possibly due to the high water level.
Here are a few pics of previous year Fly Flatts birds with young :-
Usually plenty Common Sandpipers at Fly Flatts when the waters down
Very fast fliers
New to the world
Cold for the neck at Fly Flatts till the feathers come
Grey Wagtail loaded up with grub
Hungry chick waiting
Thats better
Off to find some more
Another day of hot stuff but a nice cool E>4 this evening and promise of a top up for Raggalds Flood in the next few days.
BS
WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING. BRIAN SUMNER. I am based at Queensbury and bird a patch within a 10 mile range of home incorporating 16 stretches of water, several plantations, a belt of woodland, stretches of river and canal and good areas of moorland. I specialize in upland birds, reservoir and sky watching. My local patch is Fly Flatts reservoir. Any reports can be sent by text or call to 07771 705024 or see profile for e mail address. All images on this blog are copyright.(2024).
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