Following on from Tuesday’s trip out with Bryan and in receipt of his photos and after a good look at them Michelle decided she wanted to see her first Jack Snipe. So we zoomed out of bed and zapped down the AP7 and went straight for the lagoon near the information centre. And there it was, virtually in the same place, probing in the mud and with a Little Stint. The brightness made it difficult for Michelle but it was a first for her and a record shot to prove it.
I scoped the lagoon and in the distance a small group of Northern Shovelers - Cuchara Común caught my eye. Resting by them was a Snipe - Agachadiza Comúm, a Purple Swamphen - Calamon and Teal - Cerceta Común. What a lovely little collection! And a Chiff was there too.
On the strung ropes keeping the common people from our priceless birds, an on-show Serin - Verdicillo. What a stunner.
We tried Santa Águada but on the way a flooded field. You can't pass one without looking and there among numerous Glossy Ibis - Morito Común, hundreds of White Wagtails - Lavandero Blanco (they are everywhere) a couple of Wood Sandpipers - Andarrios Bastardo and a Greenshank - Archibebe Claro.
What a morning. It was a shirt sleeve one with beautiful sun and only a light breeze. What a change from last week.
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