It was touch and go this morning where the best local spot might be. Decided that Fly Flatts might be a decent bet especially with the recent dry spell and water levels dropping making migrant waders a distinct possibility. I usually scope from the top road - not ideal but always expectant that something might turn up. Managed a pair of Reed Buntings and a male Stonechat then the news came through from BS about the number of waders on site. Quick phone call to Bri's watch-point with his impressive list including a Ruff and a Wood Sandpiper - though both species were being very elusive.
Decided to leg it over to the north bank and after some time I managed to catch sight of a wader in flight landing on the east shore - Ruff - (not sure what my pictures are like from distance as not checked yet.) Tried very hard for the Wood Sandpiper but I failed to find it - there is a mass of shoreline on this permit only site so it could have been there or maybe moved on.
Dunlin, Redshank, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Curlew and Common Sandpipers all in attendance or nearby. Along with a Wheatear, Meadow Pipits and an occasional Red Grouse. A great mornings birding ! Ta Bri.
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