A late April visit to RSPB Frampton always offers so much. With waders on the move, warblers arriving and the first juveniles leaving the nest, it is an exciting time. There were a few birds that were high on the list to see. A returning Black-winged Stilt that fledged from here last year was the main target and was picked up quite quickly despite the rain that was coming down.
Close to the car park and in the lagoons were a Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Lapwings, and several Yellow Wagtails. What a great start, without putting in any effort. It almost felt like cheating. Usually you have to walk some distance and then also get lucky in finding your birds. Not at Frampton! There was even a Spoonbill that was awake and actually moving towards us rather than away. That is not normally the scenario with this bird.
First year female Black-winged Stilt.
What a wonderful collection of birds. I love them all, the lapwing chick is adorable.
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How fun to see such a variety and I love the Spoonbill. It's so rare to see one here in the wild!
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ReplyDeleteStilt and wagtails look fine in deed
I've never seen a spoonbill in this country.
ReplyDeleteThe names Wagtail and the Spoonbill gave me a chuckle. The photos are very beautiful. Be well, Adam!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful avian wonders.
ReplyDeleteWhich Lapwing is that? A River Lapwing. We see a whole lot of Red-Wattled Lapwings in our neighbourhood.
It was good to swing by here, Adam,
Cheers,
Natasha
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