The Avocets on the water covered spit on Neumann's Flash didn't stay long and were gone by day break much to the chagrin of the local patchers. It seems they might of made their way to Burton Mere Wetlands as two turned up there the very next day. I attempted to get some mobile phone/binocular photos but due to the distance, the light and being constantly bombarded by Starling poo I legged it to shelter in the hide. Unfortunately it was just too dark by the time I reached the Old Hide.
Avocets are becoming almost regular on passage but it's not until late April early May when they pass through. Last years duo arrived in May and spent most of the time asleep...
The May Avocets of 2013
Just far too many to count, an incredible spectacle and only me and the dog watching it...!
This evening (Wed) the first for me anyway Oystercatcher was back on Neumann's Flash with a pair at Budworth Mere as well. So once the waters recede on the flashes hopefully they'll breed again like last year...fingers crossed. Springs not far away now...yipeeee!!
#PWC 74 species 79 points (2 for Avocet)
TTFN
