The Black Winged Stilts are still around at Medmerry but have move to the heart of the intertidal area and have become much more elusive, but still vigorously attacking anything that comes near meaning they still have chicks, how many just remains to be seen as they will be due to fledge in about 2 weeks time. Also two female Eider were acting as guardians of the new breach.
June is a traditionally difficult time to see birds as many are on the important business of feeding young or going in to moult. But a quick look on Ferry Pool at the minute will be rewarded with a good selection of waders 4 Green Sandpiper, 1 Spotted Redshank 11 Avocet, 40 Redshank (some with chicks), 20 Black Tailed Godwit and a Ruff
The Warden, RSPB Crook of Baldoon