Sunday, December 20, 2009

Knott End, Sanderling City

The cold and strong wind kept everyone indoors today at Knott End but I went up to the jetty to see what occurred. About 90 Sanderling roosted under the sea wall making forays to feed upon the debris left by the cockle pickers a few weeks ago.

A small number of Turnstone joined in, with Black-headed Gulls taking advantage of the quiet.


Roosting Sanderling


Sanderling


Sanderling


Sanderling


Turnstone


Turnstone


Black-headed Gull


It's better when my photos turn out ok.