Ringstone Reservoir Barkisland - Sunday

15:15 - 17:00

Another day and yet another visit to Ringstone Reservoir - mid-afternoon this time.

I had the usual walk along the reservoir wall to the north wall.

JB was just leaving and he pointed out a flock of Golden Plover , near the water, in among the east side rocks.

The rain soon arrived with a gusty wind , and it was quite cool, so I took shelter.

I sat on the grass behind the small wall that runs east/west at the north end of the water.

I could still see 50% of the reservoir without getting soaked as I was hoping something juicy might drop in - not bad really.

The meagre Gull count did increase to about 40 Black Headed Gull and 2 Lesser Black-backed Gull during one hefty shower but most of the Gulls left when the rain stopped for a while.

Birds:-

c40 Black Headed Gull.

2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls.

29 Golden Plover - soon left south.

1 Cormorant.

2 Common Sandpiper.

2 Great Crested Grebe.

1 Male Tufted Duck.

2 Pied Wagtail.

Fewer Canada Geese than of late.

Saville Park.

Earlier morning I was passing Saville Park I had a quick look at the Gulls there.

Just Common and Black Headed Gulls present with a flock of Starlings.

Saville Park:-