A short visit to Tophill this evening to catch some passing waders. On North Lagoon, a Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper had been there for some time now, but this week an influx of Curlew Sandpipers resulted in two on this lagoon. Two nice looking juveniles fed with a number of Ruff and two Greenshank. The management of this lagoon is now the best it has been for years with a good selection of waders, as well as the Kingfishers, Water Rail and Egrets. Five Ruff, Common Sandpiper and Curlew Sandpiper. A short, heavy shower moved through as I walked to South Marsh East hide, resulting in a spectacular rainbow for a while. The Pectoral Sandpiper was not on North Lagoon and didn't appear to be on the South Marsh either at this time. Another Curlew Sandpiper and a Ruff were on the marsh, as were two Ringed Plover and the usual gathering of Lapwings. A Kingfisher made several visits. Moving to the West hide still didn't reveal the Pec Sandpiper, however a Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe showed well together. As if from nowhere, the Pectoral Sandpiper was seen walking along one of the small islands and had probably been present, but out of view behind the island. This N. American visitor was most welcome as, although seen annually in the UK, I've missed them for a few years recently.
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