Wood Sandpiper at Marlow Low Grounds

I received a Tweet from Simon Ramm to say that he had found a Wood Sandpiper and Greenshank at Marlow Low Grounds, late in the evening of 5th May.  The following morning another Tweet came in, this time from Adam Bassett. to say that the Wood Sandpiper was still present.

I was on site by about 8:30 and immediately found the bird but it spent much of the time behind some vegetation.  Eventually it moved into the open and I managed to get a few photos.  I have seen Wood Sandpipers in the county several times before but it is a scarce migrant, so always worth a look.

The sun was behind the bird making viewing and photography difficult!

Also present was a Snipe which was interesting as this is potential breeding habitat.  The whole area around the lake looks superb from wildlife.  I must visit more often!