Following a text from local resident, Neale on Monday about golden plovers up the lane where I live, I managed to find time this morning to pay a visit. Between Standon and Horse Cross, on the northern side of the A120 were over 400 golden plovers in a field, accompanied by a similar number of lapwing. In the field over the road, 24 more aloof lapwings. Whilst I walked to the site, 2 red kites and 2 common buzzards showed an interest, putting the whole flock up. Also, roosting in another field near Frogs Hall Cottages, 36 black headed gulls.
Shall keep an eye on this plover flock as they may move into the parish or stay put and attract the attention of more raptors.Weather was drizzly and grey, so nothing too smart with the camera this morning, with the drizzle marking the lens!
However, quite a spectacle.
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