Sunday 16th October 2011

   Just a quick afternoon visit to Chew and Blagdon today after recovering from Scilly. Nothing much happening at Chew, but at Blagdon there were 2 Long-billed Dowitchers in the wader flock. The flock also included 2 Black-tailed Godwits, at least a dozen Golden Plover, some Dunlin and a Ruff. Near the Lodge there was a juvenile Long-tailed Duck, showing well with a flock of Tufted Duck.