A Lesser Yellowlegs was found by Georg Schreier the other day, on one of the salt pans at Ludo, near Faro. The photo above shows where we initially saw the Yellowlegs however, it can be a little mobile and moves to the pans on the other side of the track at times. The birds in the foreground are Black-tailed Godwits of which there were around thirty birds here. The Lesser Yellowlegs kept towards the left side, along with Common Redshanks, Green Sandpipers and Common Sandpipers. A Spotted Redshank was seen at the far end of this pool. The right hand side of this pool was shallower and Dunlin together with two Little Stints were feeding here. The Lesser Yellowlegs flew across the access track, landing quite close in a pool but unfortunately, against a bright light. In this difficult light, the wings can be seen projecting beyond the tail, the general plumage features show reasonably well although the leg colour is more difficult to see. The bird was seen in flight, showing a large square rump and barred tail, with trailing yellow legs. One of two Little Stints I was pleased to see, as they haven't appeared on the more western sites we visit. The shared Cormorant roost and heronry at Ludo. Booted Eagles can also be found in these trees. Flyover Spoonbills. A walk in to Quinta do Lago revealed very little, the lake was practically empty of birds. I only counted four Coots so there was no possibility of seeing the Red-knobbed Coot again. There were a few birds on the lake at the North end but where the big Coot flock was, I don't know. On a beautifully still morning, slight movements of the reeds enabled us to see one Little Bittern and several Swamphens emerged also. Below the hide were several female Black-headed Weavers, making another addition to my winter list here. A smart male Shoveler was one of the few wildfowl showing on the lake.
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