A few weeks ago there were over 250 of these lovely waders at nearby Frampton Marsh. There are normally a few of these birds that turn up at various sites around the east every year, including Frampton, but I can't remember ever hearing of 250+. A real jewel in the RSPB, this site seems to be only watched by the locals and doesn't attract the numbers that Titchwell and Minsmere do, for whatever reason.
Josh Jones has written a very good article on Frampton Marsh, which can be found here.
I had thought that these were two different species; Curlew and Sandpiper. Apparently not!
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Hi Bazza!
DeleteThere are two species, a Curlew and a Sandpiper, this is a sandpiper, one that looks a bit like a curlew!
J
As I think I've said before of this species, lovely poise these birds have
ReplyDeleteThey do indeed Simon, although this one did like picking on other birds if they got too near.
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Well photographed! Gr. John
ReplyDeleteThanks John!
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