Wednesday 26 August 2015

Unusual sighting on Caldon Canal today.

I decided to walk to work (in Norton Heights) along the Caldon Canal  this morning. It took 1hr. 20mins. and I got absolutely soaking wet! However it was worth it as I saw a juvenile Common Sandpiper feeding alongside the Caldon Canal between Endon and Stockton Brook. This species is more usually associated with lake shores and stream and river edges. They are a summer visitor, coming here from Africa to breed. The bottom photo shows the garden where I noticed its distinctive and characteristic bobbing at the edge of the water. 





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  1. Unknown28 August 2015 at 08:20

    Hi Wendy Great Spot couple of years ago saw WATERRAIL in that area

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    1. Wendy Birks28 August 2015 at 20:39

      A few years ago I found a dead Water Rail along there. Never seen or heard a live one though!! Actually when I spotted the sandpiper a woman saw my binoculars and asked me had I seen the Kingfisher. I hadn't but I was thinking, "So what? I'm watching a COMMON SANDPIPER for goodness sake - in smeone's garden on the edge of a canal next to houses! Blimy!!"

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  2. Unknown28 August 2015 at 10:38

    Great find Wendy!

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  3. Unknown28 August 2015 at 10:38

    Great find Wendy

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