With summer arriving in full bloom, we’ve had another great week of recent sightings at Fairburn. From snipe to redshank, sandpiper to goosander, the wildlife at Fairburn has been in full bloom.
Green sandpiper, Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com)
There have been both common sandpiper and green sandpiper; seeing them has taught me that green sandpiper can be identified by their slightly darker upper body and less distinguished white cuts along their front.
Common sandpiper, Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Pickup hide has been a good spot for birds lately, with lapwing and teal making a grand entrance, and Goosander have been along Cut Lane and Charlie’s hide, which is an unusual sighting given the time of year, but welcome nonetheless!
Juvenile Kingfishers, Ginny Sibley
Lastly, we have been spoiled with the arrival of three freshly fledged Kingfishers at the new Kingfisher screen. The juveniles seem to be branching out now, fingers crossed for a second brood this year.