A few rain showers then sunny, 15°. Light WSW.
A couple of good waders at the Gravel pit this morning in the shape of a Whimbrel and a Greenshank.
The Whimbrel was only present for a short time having been spooked by a digger and then flew off north.
The Greenshank fortunately stayed in time for Alan to get there. For the record this appears to be the first occurrence for c40 years in Cholsey.
Also present, Little Ringed Plover, 12 Tufted Duck, a Black-headed Gull. Several Canada Geese, a couple of Yellow Wagtail and a few Swallow overhead.
A few more Swift overhead in the village today.
Photos have been heavily cropped as the bird was always distant.
Greenshank courtesy Alan
Greenshank ↕
Canada Goose with 5 young
Yellow Wagtail & Little Ringed Plover
Whimbrel courtesy Alan, taken at Little Wittenham April 22nd.
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