Golden Plovers are like 'Hens Teeth' at Venus Pool and the only sightings I've previously had were back in the period 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2009 when a flock of c1000 were feeding in nearby fields then dropping into VP for a wash / drink.
Early afternoon saw a more restrained invasion with 34 present on the shingle island!
The nervous flock of Lapwings were doing their usual panic flights and this drew the Plovers into following the crowd! Some returned dropping in the water before flying again.
Their last fly-about turned into a departure - great opportunity for flight shots!
There was one ringed bird (T13 above knee, red and silver below). Almost certain to be courtesy of Tony Cross? We shall see and I'll update accordingly...
Hope if doesn't take another 15 years the next visitors...
