Monday, 13 October 2014

Newport

Yesterday still 3 Greenshanks (readily visible from the bridge) & 3 Little Egrets. The Barwits down to 2 & just 1 Ringed Plover & Med Gull, & no Redshanks or Dunlin. Also 5 Little Grebes, 34 Wigeon, 3 Teal & a Common Sandpiper, + 350 Canadas.
The Goosander is a male in transitional plumage. It was at the bridge again this morning with now 4 Greenshanks & 3 Barwits.