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Black-tailed godwits at Bowlin Green Marsh. One minute feeding the next (spooked by some one pointing at them saying "Look") Flying off and spooking all the other birds on the reserve
These birds according to the RSPB in the red status
You can clearly see their black tails in the second photo
Nice couple of photos Beryl
Thank you Rolf :)
Lots of this species ringed Beryl so look closely and we can trace the origins with much interest.
Like you pics Beryl.
Pete.
Yes Pete. This is a very large reserve in fact the largest in the UK .The Exe estuary And Bowling Green Marsh is part of it (one of Chris Packhams favorite places) and it belongs to the RSPB and they are there frequently. There were about 8 volunteers last Saturday with Bins and Scopes for visitors to use. I go there quite frequently (being a member also) I'll have a look at the other photos. I took quite a few they were so close
Yes take a look at your other pics Beryl as it adds a lot of interest if you find a bird carrying rings. I'm also pleased to see you mention Bowling Green Marsh again as this place turns up some very interesting birds now and again, lots of them scarce/rare and this week has been no exception.
Pete.
Yes the chaps that were in the hide had long range scopes and the could see the Golden Plover and some thing they called a beard stint? Don't know the spelling. I got there quite frequently so will look out fr ringed birds. They are a long way off from the hide though
Here is a nice reflection
Think the bird you mention was a Bairds Sandpiper Beryl, it came on the pager service at one point yesterday as being that or a White-rumped Sandpiper but no mention after the initial sighting. Sounds like you keep company of those who know their birds Beryl, not that there is a thing or two you know yourself. Obviously a place to visit as often as you can.
Pete.
Oh right . Every one was talking excitedly and they were saying it had the wrong breast band size or some thing an as I couldn't see it . I just listened as that is one of the best ways to learn.
I will try and get there next week a the migrants are now coming in and also I noticed a great deal of Avocets too. and Lapwings. My photos were a little out of focus a they were all too far out.
I also know one of the RSPB chaps . He works at the shop at Darts farm and I meet him at the mudbank on the estuary at Exmouth some times and we have a good old chat about the birds there. I think he does counts too
They are the people to know and talk to Beryl, and as you rightly say listening is a great way to learn.
If I hear of anything at Bowling Green Marsh I'll let you know, but unfortunately it will be after the initial sighting but lots of these birds do 'hang around' and you would have an excellent chance of seeing them tomorrow......if you see what I mean.
Pete.
Yes. The Red Breasted Mergansa visited last year and loads of peeps come from allover to see it.
Chris Packham is doing some thing there next month. I can go to Darts Farm and ask the RSPB chaps abou5t it nearer the time