Not a rare bird nationally, but pretty scarce inland, this Turnstone was found today by Paul Taylor pecking around the small area of shingle by Gunwade Lake in Ferry Meadows CP. As is pretty usual for this species it was pretty approachable, but did object when you got a bit too close.
They do seem to get hopelessly lost sometimes, don't they.
ReplyDeleteThey do, although I am pretty sure that this one will find its' way back to where it wanted to go.
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I love thesee little waders adn they blend in so well with their surroundings. Have a lovely weekend John.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret! They do blend in well, although when they are in breeding plumage they stick out a bit more.
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I have never knowingly seen this lovely bird; in fact I don't think I know the name! However the photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally John my garden feeding table has been visited everyday by three or four jackdaws for the last couple of weeks but never before then; is that a bit unusual?
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Hi Bazza. The Turnstone is a pretty common wader on the coast in the winter time and is so-called because of its' feeding habits.
DeleteJackdaws do come to gardens and when they learn that there is a reliable food source they will continue to visit.
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Great shots John and I didn't see that one unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy! Yes, only present for a day, maybe next time.
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