Saturday, September 23, 2006

WWT Slimbridge sightings 23 September 2006

Buff-breasted Sandpiper at WWT Slimbridge 2006 P.E.Marshall
Little Stint on the Dumbles WWT Slimbridge 23 September 2006 Many birders walked past this bird on route to the Semi-p and BBSands.
Buff-breasted Sandpiper on the Dumbles WWT Slimbridge 22 September 2006 P.E.Marshall
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23 September 2006 More american waders were logged on site today, the Semi-palmated Sandpiper returned to roost but remained hidden for a long period. The 2 Buff-breasted Sandpipers flew in at 0845 with a third seen flying around with the Dunlin flock at the same time. Dave Paynter has 4 Pectoral Sandpipers on the South Lake. No time to check for the common birds but 1-2 Sanderling, 12 Grey Plover, 40 Dunlin, 20 Ringed Plover, 5+ Little Stint, 2 Common Sandpiper, 4 Wheatear and Peregrine all noted.