A day of good conditions with full cloud at 10 degrees but a disappointing lack of wind at E>2.
The expected rain did,nt appear until 1800 hrs which should freshen things up a bit as well as do my garden good.
Although always pleasant to be at Fly Flatts today was exceedingly quiet with only Common Sandpipers and the pair of Ringed Plovers representing the waders.
With the water level down I now have access to the east bank and peninsular so this morning I walked the full length of the west bank then late afternoon I did the full length of the east bank yet still produced next to nothing.
A group of 18 LBB gulls came over high and >NE but no Herrings today.
The full mashing of Canada geese were on the water this afternoon so to break the boredom I had a count up with 345 and only 18 young not yet in adult plumage. The rest of this years young are looking very adultish and must be about ready for flying. A single Barnacle was in with the group.
I,m just going to have to be happy with what I,ve got for the next couple of weeks till things start moving, although theres always chance of something special turning up.
Fly Flatts
4 Common Sandpiper
1 pr Ringed Plover
18 LBB gull...............>NE
1 pr Tufted
345 Canada
1 Barnacle
6 Greylag.
+ usual sp.
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