A Ruddy Surprise
Last week there were only two sessions: Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite this we encountered some photogenic beauties, as well as more standard fare. Ruddy Shelducks On Tuesday the planned venue was out of bonds as a small private road on the way to the car park was closed because a domineering landowner was having a marquee delivered. We had to move a mile down the road to a less varied site. Our visit started well, with an immediate Kingfisher whizzing over the mud, and then a very near Curlew. unfortunately, most sightings were too far away for photography! Curlew Ditto Ditto Ditto Sparrowhawk Ditto Ditto Painted Lady Roe Deer [fawn below] On Wednesday we crossed the Humber. Both sessions saw Bearded Tits, but the morning group had the added surprise of a pair of Ruddy Shelducks, possibly a first for the past 14 years. There were still plenty of Avocet, Black-tailed Godwits and a Spotted Redshank. Male Bearded Tit Ditto Ditto Bearded Tit (c) 2017 Tony R