Adult Greenshank at Point, Devoran

A single Greenshank was roosting on the high tide line tonight at Point.  Up to forty birds can be seen in this area in the Autumn but for now, this is the last remaining individual before it makes its way north to breed.  Its not often that you see this species in full breeding plumage - very impressive!

A few more Greenshanks

A few more shots of Greenshanks taken earlier this week at St Clement, Truro. A quick visit this morning revealed that two have departed, leaving just two today.  The Black-tailed Godwit and one Curlew also remain.  Strangely quiet.

All shots taken with 600mm F4. 1.4xTC. Nikon D3x.

Greenshanks at St Clement, Truro

I took these shots this evening in stunning late sunshine. There were four adult Greenshanks plus a summer plumage Black-tailed Godwit, though this bird was too far for photography. The River Fal complex is particularly good for wintering and migrant Greenshanks, both in Spring and Autumn. These four won't be around for much longer as they will make their way north to Scandinavia to breed.

St Clement village at high tide. Coincidentally, this was the same spot where I photo'd Lesser Yellowlegs last Autumn.

Walmsley Sanctuary waderfest

This post includes 12 images of a variety of waders from the CBWPS reserve at Wadebridge on Thursday evening.  A rising high tide is the key to success here.  On our visit, no less than 41 Greenshank, 114 Black-tailed Godwit, two Bar-tailed Godwit, three Little Stint, two Curlew Sandpiper (though 21 present tonight Sat 11th), Green Sandpiper, several Common Snipe and Dunlin. 

Bar-tailed Godwit and Black-tailed Godwit

Four species of wader above inc Curlew Sandpiper, Dunlin and two godwits.

Little Stint

Part of a flock of 41 Greenshank, though up to 50 have been counted this week.  The colour ringed bird is the returning, annual Ythan Estuary bird.