Wednesday 14 October 2009

Walmsley Nature Reserve

Today Lisa and I had a trip to the Walmsley Nature Reserve at Wadebridge. We were Lucky enough to share the hide with Colin Selway, who is local to Wadebridge, and a highly experienced
birder.
The first two shots are of a Pectoral Sandpiper, a North American vagrant, the shots are distant and classed as record shots. Colin was of the opinion that two where there but I can only claim one sighting. We also had two Knot, a number of snipe and Black Tail Godwit along with one Gadwall and Shoveler duck.


Northern Shoveler
Knot wih Black Tail Godwit
Gadwall

5 comments:

  1. Well done Sam and Lisa. Angie and myself have also found Colin a mine of information and extremely helpful.

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  2. Hi Sam and Lisa,looks like you both had a great day out.Fine sellection of birds.
    The Pectoral sanpiper seems to be a great bonus for the day's count.
    Well done.
    John.

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  3. Nice set of pictures Sam. The Pec has been illusive here so well done mate.

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  4. A great selection there Sam. You must be very pleased. Well done on the PS. Walmsley is lovely.

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  5. GOod selection, must get there myself one day!

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