Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Kentish Plover

News came through early on Monday morning that a Kentish Plover was just a few miles away from my house and where I work. I was in the office at the time, desperately hoping that it would hang around until the evening when I could dash over to Audenshaw to see it. It had crossed my mind to take the afternoon off, but I decided against it and took the risk that it might hang around.
Trains on time (for once) meant I got home and out again before 6pm. The long walk/trot to the area of the reservoir where the bird was seemed to take an eternity. At this point I am always thinking it will leave minutes before I get there. Anyway, despite stopping to look at some rather nice Little Ringed Plovers, there it was. What an absolute corking bird.
I understand it is only the third in the County, and I feel privileged to have been it's company last night








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22 comments:

  1. Suza26 April 2016 at 10:11

    very nice pictures. I love this kind of birds standing at the waterline. Very nice to see how the bird is flying. Wonderful post-
    best regards
    susa

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  2. eileeninmd26 April 2016 at 12:37

    Hello, sweet shots of the Plover! Adorable bird! Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!

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  3. Coombe Mill - Fiona26 April 2016 at 16:19

    What beautiful photos, a real insight into his life #AnimalTales

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  4. Natasha26 April 2016 at 18:05

    Awww, lovely shots! I'm glad you were able to spot it before the he took off again! - Tasha

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  5. Margaret Birding For Pleasure26 April 2016 at 19:13

    theese are lovely shots of this little wader.

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  6. Neil26 April 2016 at 20:01

    Great shots of the plover glad it stayed around long enough for you to see it.

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  7. Silver Parrot26 April 2016 at 20:25

    So cute! Reminds me very much of our local Snowy Plover!

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  8. Valerie26 April 2016 at 22:50

    What a sweet and rewarding encounter Adam - your persistence, patience and perseverance paid off big time!! Thank you for sharing.

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  9. sunshine26 April 2016 at 23:19

    Wonderful birds and photos.

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  10. Judy Biggerstaff26 April 2016 at 23:41

    How special that he waited on you so you could photograph him. What a thrill, thanks for sharing.

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  11. Liz27 April 2016 at 04:18

    What a sweet little bird! I particularly love the flight shot!

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  12. Anu27 April 2016 at 08:28

    Congratulations on the Kentish Plover! It is very rare “visitor” also here in Finland.
    Great photos!

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  13. Stewart M27 April 2016 at 09:32

    I think this little bird popped up on my twitter feed this week - I find that kind of thing funny, given how far away it is from me!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  14. Phil Slade27 April 2016 at 09:39

    They are dinky little birds. I think you captured that well Adam.

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  15. Hootin Anni27 April 2016 at 10:42

    How exciting to see one!! I too would feel privileged to have been in its company. Well documented with great photos Adam.

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  16. Light and Voices27 April 2016 at 14:33

    Awesome!
    JM, IL

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  17. Kathy Walker27 April 2016 at 16:35

    I love the plover! They are so cute. Ours are protected along our coastline.

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  18. likeschocolate27 April 2016 at 19:42

    What a cute bird!

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  19. Rambling Woods28 April 2016 at 17:36

    I would trade places along the shoreline with the adorable plover Andrew...Michelle

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  20. Rohrerbot28 April 2016 at 21:45

    What an amazing bird!!! Congrats. That is one cool plover!

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  21. A Green and Rosie Life30 April 2016 at 20:35

    Hi - I have to go to the UK unexpectedly after a family death so I have not had time to read any #AnimalTales posts this week and I will do so when I get back. Please note there will be no linky this coming Tuesday - sorry.

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  22. chickenruby1 May 2016 at 17:32

    i love plovers we have many varieties here in Dubai

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