Arrived at Kilnsea Wetlands early this morning and began searching for yesterday's Buff-breasted Sandpiper. I have only seen one previously, that being on Wheldrake Ings quite a few years ago. This bird seemed to have favoured the pools on Holderness Field and after I'd carried out a good check of the Wetlands pool, I made my way up towards Beacon Ponds. Looking over the Wetlands once more, I counted around 21 Little Gulls including a juvenile bird. The Little Gull flock. It was at least three hours before the Buff-breasted was first seen, on the top pool at Holderness Field. This was probably the worst location it could be seen at, as the pool is not only distant but is surrounded by thistles (and sheep!), giving only intermittent and brief views. In time, the characteristics of this N. American visitor became more apparent and I was pleased to note my second record. The temperature was rising all morning, giving rise to a heat haze over the field which made photography pointless. I took lots of images at various settings but there wasn't a decent image among them! The pool was shared with two Avocets, a Green Sandpiper and a Little Ringed Plover joined the Buff-breasted later. I stayed while early afternoon, hoping it would move to one of the nearer pools but without success. In the village, I found this Swallow resting on the riverside wall. Following some overnight rain, the first for a while, these House Martins were carrying out essential repairs! A fairly quiet day, although I did spend much of my time with the Buff-breasted Sandpiper.
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