First week of May at Bev's (DWE).

 A selection of images taken over the 1st,2nd,5th of May at Bev's (DWE). The Spoonbill stole the limelight, but the Lesser Whitethroat was a pleasing find adding it to the site list. 3 Oyc's still present (3rd bird on and off) and also up to 3 Common Sandpipers at a time. More Swifts now passing over.

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Oyc's first to return at Bev's. 18th Feb 2013.

The Shoveler put on a good show all morning, and the first returning waders were a pair of Oystercatchers that took flight North from the north lake at Bev's.

Grovebury Waders

A selection of waders seen at Grovebury over the two spring Bank Holidays, Whimbrel, Grey Plovers, Oyc., Comm. Sandp. Dunlin and two different groups of seven Barwits. 23rd Apr-2nd May 2011

Roxton.

After no luck with grey wagtails at Gt.Barford weir on Sunday 9th morning i moved onto Roxton weir where i found a pair showing well for some time before flying off high out of sight. Also in fields near the end of Ford lane a pair of oystercatchers were seen feeding.

Oystercatcher

Oystercatcher, Meadow Lane GP, 11th August 2007 by Steve Blain

Oyc chicks

Oystercatchers with two freshly hatched chicks, Broom GP, 9th May 2007 by Steve Blain.

Oyc

Oystercatcher at Broom GP, 3rd May 2007 by Steve Blain.

Oystercatcher nesting?

This old industrial site near Wyboston had what appeared to be a nesting Oystercatcher. In most recent years, Oycs try and nest on the islands at Wyboston Lakes. Last year they nested on the gravel carpark of the watersports centre. This was predated but maybe this site will succeed! Note the other bird in the photo - also nesting here perhaps?