Frampton

 

Bridled Tern

Yesterday it was off to Northumberland where we eventually connected with the mega Bridled Tern at Cresswell. Interestingly we were at the very same sight a couple of years ago to see a Greater Yellowlegs. Other decent birds included an adult Little Gull, close views of Arctic, Common and Sandwich Terns. We also saw a Cuckoo, Marsh Harrier, a group of Black tailed Godwit and pair of Stonechat. Looking towards the sea were massive numbers of terns, Puffin, Eider and an adult pale phase Arctic Skua

American Vagrants

Went to the northeast yesterday and myself and Dave managed to see the Baird's Sandpiper at smelly Seaton Snook which was a miracle with all the dog walkers about. The waders were buzzed by two Peregrines and a Lapwing had to throw itself into the sea to avoid becoming lunch! Highly entertaining.
We also had a quick visit to Saltholme RSPB to see the Pectoral Sandpiper. Nice numbers of waders including Snipe, Black-tailed Godwit, Greenshank and a female Garganey.


                                                             BAIRD'S SANDPIPER

PECTORAL SANDPIPER

GREENSHANK

PEREGRINE

Yellow Wagtail and Great Whie Egret

Went over to Burton Mere in hope of the Black-winged pratincole but no sign when I arrived. Still some interesting birds to see including lots of Black-tailed Godwits, Avocets, hundreds of sand, house martins swift and swallows and a White wagtail. Best birds though was a rather smart looking Yellow wagtail and a Great White Egret  being mobbed by Lapwings.  And yes the picture quality is rubbish as the birds were distant and had to be digiscoped!

Marsh Tit

Me and Dave went to Leighton Moss today hoping to see the Glossy Ibis. No such look but we were kept entertained by great views of the Marsh Tits around the feeders. Other highlights were  Red-breasted Mergansers , Black-tailed Godwits and a Peregrine which got all the lapwings up. We also saw a party of 4 otters.
We also saw a bizarre looking pheasant( Reeve's) in Heysham on our way up and also failing to see the Glaucous gull present in the harbour yesterday.