It was interesting to see the Phalarope following the Shovellers as they disturbed the mud and water with their dabbling. It was feeding at a rate of around one peck a second for a long time and it seemed to be catching a lot of food. Perhaps, if it thinks it's on to a good thing, it will stick around.
This was my third RNP. The first in non breeding plumage. The first two were a pair on a small temporary pond near Boat O Garten in 1981; the skid marks from my braking are probably still on the road.
Lovely bird Andrew & a joy to watch as it continually followed the Shovellers. Birds are all about feeding & breeding in my book and while it continues to feed well no need to move on ??
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