A dismal morning at Fly Flatts with a low cloud base, very dark clouds and rain showers on a NE>3 at 3 degrees.
A new in Common Sandpiper was the highlight of the morning but otherwise just the usual two wader species with Ringed Plover and Redshank. A Snipe was chipping from the top fields whilst 6 Wheatear were present around the compound area but no sign of yesterdays Ring Ouzel.
Just Canada, Greylag and Mallard on the water as well as a pair of Teal whilst 11 Herring gull headed >NE and a single LBB went over >SE.
A quick check for Terns at Ogden failed to produce, and sad to see 2 separate incidents of off lead dogs chasing ducks and ducklings by the waters edge in the feeding corner. A 15 minute visit was more than enough.
BS