At last, back to the weather I'm used to and appreciate at Fly Flatts with full cloud on a cool WSW> 4-5
at 16 degrees. Periods of very black clouds over with light drizzle and odd bursts of sun.
The birds seemed to appreciate the cooler weather being much more active though most keeping well at distance. During one period of drizzle and dark skies a group of 8 Dunlins flew in low over the north end of the water, from the west, and landed on the peninsular which already held 2 Redshank and 2 Oystercatchers with a juvenile. Unfortunately, the water is still too high for me to access the east bank so the only photos possible were from the compound which is out of range and made worse with a ton of heat shimmer.
A pair of Snipe flew from a top field and landed together on the 'Flat Moor' whilst 3 juv Lapwing and a Stonechat were in the same area. Up above, the sky was full of Swifts along with a few LBB gulls and 3 Kestrel. Otherwise, down to the usual species. Hopefully the Dunlins will stay around a few days despite the shortage of exposed shore.
Better forecast still for tomorrow with the temp starting at 12 degrees on a moderate westerly with cloudy sunshine.
BS