Broom GPs
Visits to Broom Gravel Pits (GLE) over recent days has been strangely rewarding. The exposed mud looks prime for a decent haul of waterbirds this autumn so frequent visits are definitely on the birding schedule.
The 8th produced a personal site record of eight Little Egret of what appeared to be a post-breeding family group feeding in the shallow pools. They were all reasonably flighty and evidently passing through the reserve. An adult Great Crested Grebe was accompanied by three youngsters that may have relocated from GLW. A single moulting adult Teal remained.
The 10th saw an arrival of seven summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit that appeared to show signs of 2cy birds that seemed content in feeding within the small bay from the main viewpoint.
My first Common Sandpiper of the year was also present with three Little Ringed Plover that will hopefully have breeding success. A Shoveler was new in as was my first Common Gull of the season. The Teal was also present.
The quality reached new heights on the 11th with the arrival of a Wood Sandpiper - a scruffy individual that may have been a returning adult - a year and site first.
The 8th produced a personal site record of eight Little Egret of what appeared to be a post-breeding family group feeding in the shallow pools. They were all reasonably flighty and evidently passing through the reserve. An adult Great Crested Grebe was accompanied by three youngsters that may have relocated from GLW. A single moulting adult Teal remained.
The 10th saw an arrival of seven summer plumaged Black-tailed Godwit that appeared to show signs of 2cy birds that seemed content in feeding within the small bay from the main viewpoint.
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| 5 of the 7 Black-tailed Godwit |
My first Common Sandpiper of the year was also present with three Little Ringed Plover that will hopefully have breeding success. A Shoveler was new in as was my first Common Gull of the season. The Teal was also present.
The quality reached new heights on the 11th with the arrival of a Wood Sandpiper - a scruffy individual that may have been a returning adult - a year and site first.
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