Perfect birding conditions again at Fly Flatts late afternoon with dark skies , a very low cloud base just above the wind turbines and a damp SSW>4. Nothing showing skyward in the cloud but plenty to occupy me on the deck.
At the start of the walk 2 Golden Plovers were on the south shoreline with several Mallard out on the water along with 3 Teal but all at distance at the north end.
By the time I,d walked on to the west bank watch point near the north end the Mallards and Teal had gone across to the peninsular with a count of 48 Mallard.
It was whilst I was counting these that I started picking up Goldies in the background along with several Lapwing but very hard to spot in the dark conditions and at such a distance.
A little further along the banking a Ringed Plover appeared out of a gulley followed by a second bird which was a surprise to get this species so late.
Trying to get anything like presentable pictures was difficult given the distance, background and light with the exposure way down and the ISO way high .
Back near the south shore a Dunlin appeared from over the flat moor fast and low over the water heading for the same area of the east bank.
Another pleasing visit to Fly Flatts.
22 Golden Plover
2 Ringed Plover
1 Dunlin
18 Lapwing
48 Mallard
3 Teal
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