Not much birding time for me these last few days with Abigail and Emma to entertain over Easter.
Sue had taken Abigail to see Granddad Great Ken and I had just finished the crossword when I got a text from B.S. alerting me to 3 goodies on Raggalds Flood - Ringed Plover/ Little Ringed Plover
I donned the boots and the waterproofs and quickly left the house.
I could get up to the Raggalds and back before Sue & Abi came back for tea.
I thought the rain had eased but I was soon greeted by a stair-rodder so I decided to stop and put the rucksack cover on.
Good job too - In my haste I'd left the rucksack completely unzipped - nice one.
The Raggalds Flood was wet and windy and I picked out 2 Redshank more or less straight away.
The Little Ringed Plover proved very difficult to see, a little easier when they moved though.
I managed to locate 2 of the 3 birds, the third out of sight in the reeds no doubt.
I think I have 2 Little Ringed Plover the photo's just about reveal the yellow eye-ring.
Also here, 2 Pied Wagtail.
A great spot by B.S. and thanks to Jamie Brass (BOG) - even knowing that they were there - I still struggled to pick ,em up from my roadside viewpoint!!
Amazing place this Raggalds Flood.
(Ta for the text Bri).
Sorry about the poor pictures - I've posted 'em all - just in case!!
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