Newgale Beach

There was a mixed flock of small waders late this afternoon on Newgale Beach. Among the 35 Dunlin, in various stages towards full summer plumage, were 5 Ringed Plover and 2 Sanderling, one of these being further into summer plumage than the other, which was still quite pale. It was interesting to see the tameness of these birds: they look little notice as they fed busily on the edge of the incoming tide with people passed within a few feet. It was also interesting to see that none of the people noticed the birds!