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BRIAN SUMNER.
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BS




Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Fly Flatts. A livelier start to the month

 

                                    3 juv Redshank just fledged.








                                    1 Common Sandpiper



Good conditions this morning after overnight heavy rain with a cool W>3-4 at 14 degrees and 50% cloud with some sunshine.
    Waders were livelier this morning with 3 very mobile home bred Redshanks moving around the shore whilst a Common Sandpiper was on the west bank.
   At least 4 juv Wheatear were present along with a single 2 CY male but very camera shy, moving between the compound and Robin Rocks. One of the juv Wheatear was on the muddy shore of the lagoon but as I raised the camera to get a shot, a weasel appeared a couple of yards behind it with the Wheatear seeming oblivious to its present. It would have made a good photo as the weasel drew closer  but I dare'nt risk it so a loud clap of my hands got the Wheatear to fly off and the Weasel run off in the opposite direction.
    Still plenty Swifts over the water today joined by several Swallows whilst a single Black Headed Gull headed >W.
  Looking dry for tomorrow after overnight rain with cloudy sunshine on a moderate to strong westerly starting off at 12 degrees
BS