Monday, September 12, 2011
Dorney Common
Awkwardly-placed cattle and strong winds made it difficult to search for yellow wagtails on a quick visit this evening, but I eventually located four distant individuals.
I was looking into the sun, but decided to scan a mixed flock of lapwings and starlings in case any golden plover were among them. What I saw instead was a long-legged wader that needed further investigation.
Walking along parallel with the road but on the opposite side to the birds, I took this shot in case they flew.
Using the big log for partial cover I had fairly good views over the bank of a black-tailed godwit, in the gaps between passing cars.
All the birds flew up at one point but they settled again almost at once, and when I left, the godwit was having a nap.
One wheatear was seen on the way back to the car; unfortunately I didn't have time to search for any more.
// posted by Christine @ 10:05 AM 
