At the moment any photos are only record shots really, simply using a smart phone camera aimed through a telescope, but I may invest in something more substantial in the future. But for the moment I'm content to use this blog as record of what I've seen.
Here are some recent local Isle of wight sightings:
Merlin falco columbarius
Near shepherds chine, first saw this Merlin there on the 23rd of march. Then again on April 6th. With many incoming meadow pipits it was a well chosen spot.
Ruff philomachus pugnax
One was at Brading NR on the 23rd march. On the 16th march two were seen. Not a numerous island bird to see by any means, so nice to see. Last ones I saw were two there in 2012.
Common sandpiper Tringa ochropus
One present at Brading on the 13th April. Also present was a white wagtail.
Little ringed plover charadrius dubious
Same field at Brading nr, three were present there on the 3rd April.
Video from a couple of years ago (not mine):
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