Yesterday on the ‘patch’ the Glossy Ibis’s had gone from the
night before. This was no real surprise, as most birds only stay briefly at
the site, and are not seen the next day. A few more migrants were in today
although things are still relatively quiet. The pond held seven Northern
Shovellers, two Western Cattle Egrets and a flock of ten European Bee-eaters
were feeding on insects from the surrounding trees. A small stream and wet area
on the way to the pond held a few waders with five Little Stints, one Little
Ringed Plover and a Kentish Plover giving very good views. Fifteen Barn
Swallows and three Sand Martins were flying over the pond but otherwise little
else was seen.
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| Little Ringed Plover |
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| Little Stint |
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| Western Cattle Egret |