This was a quickly arranged outing after the bus trip to Pennington Flash was cancelled. Only 6 members were available for the bus outing.

Arriving at Hagg Lane the flash held a fair amount of water after being dry for several weeks. 3 Pintail, a single Yellow Wagtail and up to 20 Snipe were the pick of the birds present. Wigeon were returning for winter, with just a few feeding on the grassy verges. A fly through Green Woodpecker was only seen by one person.

Proceeding along Slaynes Lane, it was evident that water levels were low and waders hard to find. Up to 4 Great White Egrets were present and 2 Little Egrets. After much searching, a Green Sandpiper was found, one of the 2 species of wader present, the other being Lapwing. 

Lunch was taken after the short drive to Tiln North, Chainbridge Lane. Very little water here. Later, 3 male Ruff were found as we left Lound, but no sign of the 13 cattle Egret reported earlier.

However the highlight of the day was undoubtedly Chainbridge Scrape. 2 Juvenile Ruff, 21 Golden Plover, up to 20 Common Snipe, Shelduck and Pintail being the pick of the avian gathering.

A good outing in some new surroundings, recording 41 species, enjoyed by Jack, Liz, Richard and Tony.

 

 

Tony Wardell