Wow it’s been a hot humid summer this year. I’ve hardly left the house in the last 5 or so weeks…
But today the temperature dipped below 30 for the first time in what seems like ages and it was even breezy with low clouds. The waders had returned to the beaches anyway.
Hot temps will return tomorrow or the day after according to the forecast.
I might even get a get a good night’s sleep in this lull.
Also around were Red-necked Stint, Whimbrel and Kentish Plover as well as Eastern Marsh Harrier and lots of Great Egret.
Nice photos of Pacific Golden Plover and Sanderling in brilliant summer plumage. Because I have never seen a Terek Sandpiper before, I would need to check how much bigger it is than Common Sandpiper. Here in one month’s time, winter birds like Daurian Redstart and Masked Bunting will arrive!
Hi Shui, it’s a little bigger but is more of a beach bird than a river one.
Temperature below 30 ? Softies !!!
Hakodate’s record high was broken last week (35.4). It doesn’t sound that high but as you know all too well from HK it’s the humidity that gets you and it’s been very humid here this summer.