A murky morning at Fly Flatts with a mix of rain and drizzle throughout on a SSW>4 at 6 degrees with a low cloud base.
A poor morning with just the usual Redshanks, Dunlins and Common Sandpipers until I picked up a Ruff through the scope, way out on the peninsular. The bird was in with Redshanks and Common Sands but way out of camera range and in the murky drizzle. Bang on time for this species to visit Fly Flatts with the last 2 years producing birds on the 2nd, 4th, 12, and 13th of May.
A Snipe on the compound fence was an unusual sight with Snipe being a rare species at this site in the last few years. Otherwise, Stonechat, Wheatear and the usual species.
Showing tomorrow as a washout with cloudy sunshine and heavy rain throughout the day with thunderstorms after midday on a moderate SE.
BS