Cresswell and Holywell Ponds – late July 2016

A moulting adult Curlew Sandpiper from Cresswell Pond, Northumberland.

This bird remained in the area till early August.

Photo below by Mike S Hodgson

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Holywell Pond can be great for waders July-October with Green, Common and Wood Sandpipers, Greenshanks and if your lucky Spotted Redshanks coming to visit.

An Adult Greenshank by Mike S Hodgson

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