A Woodchat Shrike was found at Prestwick Carr today, which could be seen very well from the viewing platform. I drove up after work, and I was also pleased to witness great views of Whinchat and Bullfinch. The area was alive with Chiffchaff’s, Willow Warblers and Blue and Great Tits. Nearby there was also two Kestrels and a single Buzzard. The Shrike was to the right of the platform, flying between shrubs and small trees. It was showing very well.
Elsewhere over the last few days……
Up at Cresswell there are some Little Stints and a Curlew Sandpiper and just to the south of the county at Shibdon Pond in Blaydon, there is a Pectoral Sandpiper and up to eight Spotted Redshanks.
Paul Buskin