Sunday 26th July
Into Welney this morning to finish of a job. Having done the deed I wandered over to the Main Hide for a little birding. On the main pool were two, then three Green Sandpiper and a single Wood Sandpiper showing very well indeed. It was a shame that I hadn't brought my camera! Also on the pool were a number of Ruff, Avocet and a single Black-tailed Godwit.
Nelson-Lyle had nothing on it and was dry although the pump is on. Hopefully it will be more attractive shortly. Lyle Hide a good sized flock of Ruff, a single Avocet and two Lesser Blacked-backed Gull. Friend's was dry and empty of bird life.
A group of eleven Little Egret were on the far side of the reserve by one of the herds of cattle.
Full sightings list here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S376598307
Tuesday 28th July
Day spent at Welney doing box and swalllow nest checks and other bits and pieces. The main pool held five Green Sandpiper, six Snipe and a single Wood Sandpiper. Two Glossy Ibis dropped in for a while and there were good numbers of Ruff.
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| Green Sandpiper (Mobile phone photo) |
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| Snipe (Mobile phone photo) |
