Headed up to Whiteholme Reservoir late morning to try to see the juvenile Curlew Sandpiper found earlier by MH. The bird was still present when I arrived, but feeding distantly with a large flock of Ringed Plovers in the northeast corner of the reservoir. Fortunately, the whole group decided to come closer not long after, but it was a shock that when the flock landed, there were not one but two juvenile Curlew Sandpipers standing next to each other!
Sadly they did not stay long before returning to the far shoreline, with all the waders being quite mobile throughout the morning. It was not until another hour had passed that the birds came close again, this time close enough to allow for some photos to be taken. Curlew Sandpiper was a new species for me in Calderdale.
In addition to the two Curlew Sandpiper, the juvenile Little Stint remained present but it never came close. A solitary Dunlin was also present, alongside my best count of 18 Ringed Plover. A Wheatear was also running on the exposed shoreline. Great to see AC, PD, LD, MH & SH all present as well.
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Always good to get some photos, well done !
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