This juvenile Pectoral Sandpiper in mid September was one of the highlights
Juvenile Curlew Sandpiper- typically a September migrant to Beddington
Juvenile Ruff. Another typical September migrant which has seen a reduction in numbers in recent years.
Adult Arctic Tern- a scarce passage migrant to Beddington
Autumn Wheatears. 2011 has been a very good year for Wheatears at Beddington.
Tree Lichen Beauty. Up to five of these were recorded in July/August.
Dewick's Plusia. One of the autumn's highlights was discovering what appears to be a local population of this moth- perhaps the only colony in the UK?
Juvenile Wood Sandpipers. Three birds were present in early August.
This juvenile Black-tailed Godwit undertook a record stay proving that the new wader habitat can hold larger waders.
Another autumn highlight was the discovery of a population of Common Lizards on site.
Ok- this bird was in mid July so really a summer highlight but a first for Beddington and national scarcity so here it is again. A great find by Johnny.
Nice pics (and nice blog) :)
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your blog while looking for gen on the Adana region. Do you have any advice on access to Akyatan? I'll be hoping to stop by there next January
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Cheers
Ali
Hi Ali,
ReplyDeleteunfortunately I dont remember the access details to Akyatan. Best of luck with your trip- a nice time of year to go-the coast will be warmer than the plateau.
You forgot to mention another rarity - rumour has it a Lesser Spotted Kojak made an appearance.
ReplyDeleteI think that record of Kojak needs a description. Formerly a common resident and now a vagrant to Beddington :-)
ReplyDeleteNo problem. Thanks - was nice to read about it anyway :)
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