May 22, 2017 archive

Burton Mere Wetlands 22nd May 2017


A visit to Burton Mere Wetlands to try to see the Buff-breasted Sandpiper that had been reported there over the weekend turned out to be a “wild goose chase” as it had already flown off on the Sunday night. Be that as it may, it was a nice day and we did manage to see a lot of birds out in the open, some of them singing and the good weather obviously agreed with them. Combine this with a good clear visibility and it makes for a good day there.

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