Waders: page 2
Common Snipe, Lower Moors, St. Mary's
A point blank bird from the ISBG Hide.
Common Snipe, Porth Hellick Pool, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly September 2010
Only seen the once at the pool as it ran past the hide
Jack Snipe, Porth Hellick Pool, St. Mary's
Had a count of five in one day at this location
Sanderling, Porth Killier Beach, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly 12th May 2010
A couple of sprightly plumages birds were on Porth Killier with a mixed flock of Dunlin, Turnstones and Ringed Plover
Dunlin, Porth Killier Beach, St. Agnes, Isles of Scilly 12th May 2010
A nice flock of summer plumaged birds were feeding in the seaweed on Porth Killier Beach, St. Agnes where they allowed careful approach.
Common Snipe, Lower Moors, St. Mary's
Bird present at the same time as the Wilson's Snipe, though in better light, here for comparison.
Wilson's Snipe, Lower Moors, St. Mary's
The highlight of the week was this confiding bird that appeared regularly in front of the ISBG hide at Lower Moors. For more images of this bird click here.
Jack Snipe, Porth Hellick Pool, St. Mary's
Got so close to the hide that at one point it was under it, stunning bird. For more images click here.
Pectoral Sandpiper, Big Pool, St. Agnes, Scilly October 2011
Continuing the theme of rediculously confiding birds this superb juvenile PecSand often showed down to feet. More here.
Wilson's Snipe, Lower Moors, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly October 2011
The differences between this and Common Snipe were clearly seen as it often showed well, flaunting it's wears; more of this bird here.
Black-winged Stilt
Red-necked Phalarope
Little Stint
Least Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Green Sandpiper
Spotted Sandpiper
Black-tailed Godwit
Upland Sandpiper
Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Dunlin
Sanderling
Purple Sandpiper
Knot
Jack Snipe
Wilson's Snipe
Common Snipe
Long-billed Dowitcher
Pectoral Sandpiper
Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
Lesser Yellowlegs
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Greenshank
Lapwing
Dotterel
American Golden Plover
Sociable Plover
Avocet