Waiting for more waders

Up even earlier today, but family needs first, so didn't get out til after 09:00, 2 Redshank flying around Sandford, 30-50 Swift over BSL. LFGP 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Oystercatcher, 3 Gadwall and the 2 Redshank, the front bird showing a slightly longer bill.......not captured in my shot!

Not wishing to sound gready, we do still hope a Godwit, a Ringed Plover, a Whimbrel, or other wader might grace us during May, perhaps a Black Tern?

Little Egret in the SW corner, not in breeding plumage yet, so not much to conclude at this point....the few bird race teams might well be grateful of this species this coming Saturday though!