There is a pool of water at the bottom of Beach Road, Salthouse, that I always stop at to have a look. It can appear to many at first glance as quite insignificant, but I've had some good birds here over the years, so I am always happy to spend a good half an hour or more watching and waiting. This visit was also productive as it added two more to the year list, in the form of Ringed Plover and Bar-tailed Godwit. A pair of Avocet were working the water, and a Little Egret dropped in too.
In the fields around the pool were Lapwings, Oystercatcher, Linnets and the Yellow Wagtail that I found on my way back to the car. It may not look like much to most people, but it's always worth a stop and look to see what's around and on the pool. As always, the early morning is the best time. The Early Birder catches the bird 😉
I think we all have little spots like this, insignificant on the face of it, but often very productive, especially during migration. Any one of these birds would have made it worthwhile.
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ReplyDeleteWhat treasures for a morning's rise! YAM xx
Great to be able to go to such a place.
ReplyDeleteYou were able to take beautiful pictures.
The first photo is my favourite.
Greetings Irma
Stunning series of photos, Adam.
ReplyDeleteThe Ringed Plover is such a cute bird!
Happy Tuesday!
Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteNice photos Adam. I think that whoever controls the water levels there has done a good job in keeping them at a perfect height for a selection of waders. Late April, a good time for seeing something out of the ordinary too., you timed your visit well.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photography of 'our feathered friends' ~ thanks
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
very beautiful birds....
ReplyDeletelove most the first and last two photos.... look lovely
Absolutely stunning blog, and I favourite is a the Ringed Plover, thanks Adam.
ReplyDeleteThis week I saw a 3-part TV documentary serie about birds, it was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your fantastic captures
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThe Early bird did catch the birds, what a nice variety too. I love them all, great photos.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Hello Adam:=)
ReplyDeleteQuite a good place to stop and wait, because you captured some super waterbirds, I like them all. Good job!
The Avocet rules! ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's a good watering place for birds and probably animals too. Love the neat reflections!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great spot that is. I have been to that town several times to have smoked fish meals from the small restaurant there.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful location! The photos are stunning and the bird sightings are incredible. I especially love the shot of the Bar-tailed Godwit - such a unique and elegant bird. It's always a treat to see the Ringed Plover as well.
ReplyDeletewow, all of my favorite birds. LOVELY!
ReplyDeleteThose are all wonderful birds (and great pictures). I would be happy to find any one of them let alone all in one place on one trip. Beautiful post!!
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