Today I decided to drive up to Druridge to hopefully catch up with the Curlew Sandpiper, which has been around for the past week at Cresswell Pond. Unfortunately, this was not around, however I didn’t mind, as there was another sandpiper; a Stilt Sandpiper present.
The hide was packed with excited birdwatchers, however the bird itself spent almost all the time asleep, hardly moving when other birds took to flight, or when a Cormorant walked past.
Nearby there were two Little Egrets, which twenty years ago would have been the center of attention. Little Egrets are always beautiful to watch however.
Other waders included over 25 Dunlin, a single Ruff and a group of Lapwing.
Paul Buskin