Add two more surprises to the Dearne Valley list! The first was a report of a pair of spoonbill at Adwick Washland this morning from Dave Abbott. Sadly, the pair left, heading north at 09:15.
The second was that four sanderling were spotted on Old Moor’s Mere and reported by Pete Walsh. These small waders are ones that are normally associated with the coast but they, like all our migrant birds, do sometimes turn up inland.
Compiling tonight’s map and highlights is always a group effort but particular thanks are due to Amanda Palethorpe and Gary Haywood for their contributions. Thanks both.
Here’s what was seen out there today…
Until next time.
Indeed. My money's on a little bittern next!
Surprising what turns up ain’t it?