The Hidden Prowler

Green Sandpiper 

Little-ringed Plovers

As i sat hidden amongst the long grass just below the seawall watching a few waders on the flood water. A slight movement from behind the group of Pied Wagtails caught my eye. A Stout was prowling throw the grass. Edging his way closer to the group of unexpected birds. But it's mission was a failure as soon as it broke from its cover and the Wagtails just flitted further along the muddy margins. An unexpected treat to my regular Monday visit to the ranges.
 

Ranges Round -up.

Cattle Egret.

Knot and Black-tailed Godwit

Godwits and Redshank.

Curlew Sandpiper

During my last four visits to the Ranges the floodwater has produced some pleasing birds.

With a Curlew Sandpiper turning up first. Next was a very smart Knot in full summer plumage feeding amongst the large flock of Black-tailed Godwits which are still present. Red Kite and Barn Owl have also been seen during my visits. And my last visit produced  nine Cattle Egret and a single Great White egret that has been present since the start of the year.

Red Kite & Barn Owl