Millichen Waders?

Despite the recent heavy rain the flood at Millichen still consists of a large puddle, so still no waders!

But after some patient birding, I did manage to turn up some passage migrants in the shape of 6 Whinchat and 2 Wheatear.

Poor record shot of Whinchat at Millichen Flood

 

There were also a few Meadow Pipits around, a flock of around 50 Goldfinch, 2 Reed Bunting, 2 Yellowhammer and a solitary Linnet.

Record shot of 2 Meadow Pipit at Millichen Flood

The most impressive count was one of around 100 Swallows, most favouring a fence line/drainage ditch at the 'Flood'.

Also at the 'Flood' were 2 Buzzards showing their contrasting size and plumage..

Very poor record shot of 2 Buzzard at Millichen Flood

At East Millichen I managed to find 2 more Reed Bunting and 4 Tree Sparrows in the hedges whilst a mixed flock of Canada and Greylag Geese flew low overhead.

A total of 28 species of bird recorded but still no waders!

Apologies for the poor photos but the birds were some distance away!