The seawatch this morning was very much like yesterday. 2 Great Northern Diver being the highlights, one cracking close bird in full summer plumage.
A search of the Leas and Marsden Quarry was disappointing with nothing at all of note.
The flash at Lamesley still held the Wood and Common Sandpiper while a drake Shoveler was new on the water meadows.
Spent 45mins in Blanchland village, 15mins finding a Spotted Flycatcher and 30mins stood in the rain waiting for it to reappear for a photo.
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Spotted Flycatcher |
Called in at the reservoir and an Osprey was perched up on the far side, looking pretty sorry for itself in the rain and fog.
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Osprey in the mist |
Called into my parents' in Whickham for a cuppa and a Spotted Flycatcher popped up in the garden. Nice end to the day.
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