Druridge Bay was full of life this weekend with a good selection of waders on show. At Cresswell Pond and Druridge Pools, these included 2-3 Greenshank, up to 12 Dunlin, up to 15 Black-tailed Godwits, (some in their handsome summer plumage), up to 42 Curlew, up to five Knot and a couple of Common Sandpiper, L-R- Plover, Ruff, Snipe and Whimbrel.
Cresswell Pond was very popular on Saturday evening with seven Little Egrets, five Grey Herons and twelve Mediterranean Gulls enjoying the sunny weather. A juv Cuckoo, was present at Druridge Pools on the Sunday.
The highlight over the past week, has been up to three Little Stints, which have been spending time on both reserves. Water Rails and Peregrines have also been reported. At this time of year, anything can turn up and I’m hoping a Spotted Redshank, Pectoral Sandpiper or perhaps even something rarer comes to visit.
Paul Buskin
