Greater Sand Plover & day at Redcar Races

 Greater Sand Plover

Redcar Races

A male Greater Sand Plover discovered originally in Aberdeen on 21st August, was re-located on Redcar beach on the evening of the 25th. This couldn't have been better timed as I was visiting the youngest in the local area in addition to visiting my 49th (Thirsk) & 50th (Redcar) British racecourse. Redcar Racecourse was less than a mile away from the Plover, so it was a very casual mid-morning stroll along the sea front.

I had seen one previously in Spurn, but this bird offered much better viewing opportunities and occasional flight views when flushed by odd fisherman. Not a bad day out at all, the drive home was a solid three hours.