Monday 16th
Reports of a Temminck's Stint in a muddy area near the cycle path at Burwell saw Annie and I popping out in the late afternoon to see if it was still around. The area is certainly attractive to waders and is probably the best area on Burwell Fen at the moment.
Carefully approaching allowed good views of at least three Ruff (Reeve), seven Green Sandpiper, two Wood Sandpiper, Redshank and plenty of Snipe. A Spotted Redshank in non-breeding plumage was also present. A large number of Mallard and Teal were loafing in the same area.
A single Greenshank dropped in from the main pool but soon departed. Sadly no Temminck's Stint.
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Tuesday 17th
Day spent at Welney carrying out nest survey and site check. Covered the whole of the Washes side of the reserve but not Lady Fen due to the high number of Crane (32) on that side.
Five Spoonbill on the pool outside Lyle Hide, three juveniles and two adults.
Also present were two Great White Egret, Ruff (13+), Wood (2) and Green (3) Sandpiper. Snipe (7) were showing well. No Avocet but still plenty of Black-tailed Godwit.
Came across three Willow Warbler and two Chiffchaff in a flock of Tits that also contained two Long-tailed Tit.
Most of the nest boxes have now gone dormant but Swallow and House Martin continue to raise young.
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Wednesday 18th
A family walk around the Burwell Triangle gave me the chance to check out the muddy area along the cycleway. Nine Ruff were present along with one Wood Sandpiper, five Green Sandpiper, two Common Sandpiper and two Greenshank. On the pool next to this area was a cracking Spotted Redshank in non-breeding plumage, the same one as Monday?
Numbers of Little Egret have increased greatly.
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Thursday 19th
Returned to the muddy area to see what might have dropped in recently. A single Little Ring Plover dropped in briefly before departing. Wood, Green and Common Sandpiper were present as was a single Dunlin. Plenty of Snipe were present but the highlight was a male Hobby harassing the Goldfinch flock.
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Friday 20th
Back along the bank this morning. The whole area was very quiet with little noise from either bird or beast! It's like everything is waiting for the autumn!
Lots of Mallard and Little Egret on the lower pool. With two groups of Little Grebe and young (7).
Two Green Sandpiper were feeding on the top pool. Good number of Greylag, Canada and Mallard present.
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Hello Andy, I am new birder just arrived in Burwell and would love to get some advice/tips. I am on walston.joe@gmail.com if you would be up to giving some guidance. Many thanks, Joe.
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