Draycote...Again!!

Yep... Another trip over to Draycote this time for

a Curlew Sandpiper. Looking through the news last

week it was pretty evident that Curlew Sandpiper's

were on the move, pictures were everywhere of them

from all corners of the country. When I see that there

were four at Draycote, I couldn't resist the thought of

another trip.

All I had to hope is that they hung on till the weekend.

The weekend arrived quickly and looking through the

news all but one of the Curlew Sandpiper's had gone

from Draycote. A juvenile still remained, so I decided

to shoot over on Sunday. I arrived early in the hope the

bird was still going to be around, luckily enough it was

and again on the Hensborough bank. I quickly spotted the

bird amongst Dunlin and Ringed Plover grubbing about

in the mud. I made my way slowly down to the waterside

trying my best not to spook them but they didn't seemed

to be bothered about me clunking my way down the

Rocks. I got myself into position not easy on rocks I can

tell ya!...especially lying on your belly, tends to stick in

the odd rib.

I got myself settled and waited for them to come to me. I

didn't have to wait long before the waders came along close

enough for me to get a few shots, although the weather was

pants, overcast and quite dark, not the best for photography

but good enough to grab a few record shot's of a very pretty

little wader and it was another first for me.

Continually feeding!

Apart from the Curlew Sandpiper a lone Black Tern feed

out in the middle of the reservoir always at distance. A

quick walk up to Toft Shallows found a Common Sandpiper

but not much else. I sat and scoured the water few minutes

in the hope the Black Tern would put in an appearance but

nothing. It wasn't long before the overcast skies turned to rain

and as it was getting quite heavy I decided call it a day.

I'd managed to get what I come for and was pleased wit my

efforts.

Draycote delivers again!!