Waders and westerlies

Main highlights in the last week have been the 3 Pectoral Sandpipers that stayed at least 3 days on the northern edge of Feu Farm, in a small field pool. Also of rarity interest nearby was the Paddyfield Warbler that interrupted a Swallow ringing session near Logie Buchan on the 8th September.This was the first record for NE Scotland.

Pectoral Sandpiper, Feu Farm

Otherwise waders continue to frequent the wide variety of small pools in the fields in the area, with Black-Tailed Godwit , Green Sandpiper and Common Snipe all being seen in the last few days.High tide on the Ythan encourages greater numbers into the fields.
Also reported over Cotehill recently were 5 Crossbills and a Great-Spotted Woodpecker.