As mid-July approaches we start anticipating the arrival of early autumn migrants. So, with an earlier start I was again through the gates at the Pivots by 6am and this time headed straight to the marsh.
There were quite a number of Kuhl’s Pipistrelle foraging over the big pan
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| Kuhl’s Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus kuhlii) |
Whilst on the far side of the pan, a skittish Eurasian Curlew took to the sky
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| Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata) |
In the reeds, both Indian and Caspian Reed were calling and I observed Indian Reed flying in with food - so breeding in full swing for these reed dwellers.
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| Caspian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus s. fuscus) in typical habitat |
Again the Stilts were not present, perhaps roosting elsewhere. But, the small flock of Spur-winged Lapwing was welcome
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| Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) |
A couple of Mallard did a fly-by, but didn't land
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| Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) |
Whilst there were two White-winged Terns foraging over the marsh
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| White-winged Tern (Chlidonias leucopterus) |
I did a quick drive finding the Red-wattled Lapwings and the Coursers which were still present but too distant for any images
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| Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) |
Again, the Sparrow-Larks were again in the same area
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| Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) |
I headed back to the small pan and there were a number of waders present including; Green Sandpiper
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| Green Sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) |
Wood Sandpiper
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| Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) |
and Little Ringed Plover
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| Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius) |
Two Yellow Wagtails were also seen
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| Western Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla f. flava) |
And some more Sparrow-Larks flying up and down the field
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| Black-crowned Sparrow-Lark (Eremopterix nigriceps) |
and I tried some BIF of the Barn Swallows, but not quite as successful as last week, as this time they weren't flying in toward me - but good fun nevertheless
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| Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) |
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