The weather was looking quite unappealing for my second day
at Spurn, so it was mighty convenient that Yorkshires first White-tailed
Lapwing was found at Blacktoft that morning. Having seen this species in Oman,
India and Israel I was not desperate to dash off, but when Toby offered a lift
and we assembled a small squad I was more than keen to tag along.
The bird had become more mobile not long before we arrived but
thankfully was still in place and we were able to get onto it almost immediately.
From the hide we spent about half an hour watching the bird before vacating so
that others could come in and see it. Most of the time it was feeding along the
back of the small scrape, but it would occasionally take flight, and circle round
before dropping back down again.
Compared to others I have seen this one had a noticeably pale
head, but otherwise was an adult in pristine plumage. The long yellow legs were
absolutely stunning, and the pattern on the wings when the bird took off was brilliant
to see again. It was well worth the morning out.
RSPB Blacktoft Sands: Mallard, Eurasian Teal, Stock Dove, Common Wood Pigeon, Common Moorhen, Northern Lapwing, White-tailed Lapwing, Ruff, Common Snipe, Common Greenshank, Black-headed Gull, Western Marsh Harrier, Carrion Crow, Eurasian Blue Tit, Eurasian Reed Warbler, Barn Swallow, Pied Wagtail,
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