Autumn Passage continues.

Some new Waders dropped in at the pools Saturday, with a single Sanderling (bottom pic) and a Little Stint found amongst the Ringed plovers as we scanned the flock looking for the broad-billed sandpiper that wasn't to be seen. The days highlight for me was the curlew sandpipers, with 2 adults showing and a small gathering of juveniles feeding with the dunlin. Also had some pleasing moments watching the wood sandpiper with the curlew sandpipers (2nd from bottom pic).

Wader Watching

Took these pictures a couple off weeks ago, when these Wood sandpipers dropped in to feed at some local freshwater pools. Fueling up ready for there long flights ahead.

Sleeping Ducks

From layer breton causeway Abberton, this Wood sandpiper could be seen during the last week. It took a while at first to locate him, but once the ducks settled down in the midday sun he could be seen wondering along the muddy margins of the little muddy island that as developed in the recent dry spell.

Couldn't see the wood throw the trees.

Had a phone call from one of the local birders telling me that two Woodsandpipers had arrived on the local country park at East Mersea. But with the sun in the wrong position, and trying to find an ideal spot between the Hedgerow and trees to photography these waders was hard. Here are my efforts.