An amazing count of 22 members met up at Peterston-super-Ely for an amble along the R. Ely floodplain, hoping to see Green Sandpipers. Club member John Duffy acted as our guide as it’s his WeBS count location – thanks John. At their favoured meander in the river we were awarded with flight views of 5, or poss 8 birds giving their strident shrill “weet weet weet-a-weet” call, looking like giant House Martins with their bright white rumps. Other highlights were Red Kite, Stock Doves, Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a selection of common species. Butterflies included 2 Painted Ladies, several Small Copper and a Clouded Yellow. Some photos below for the record.
Click here for the full list. 32 species seen or heard.