At Broughton Grounds this evening, 1 Green Sandpiper and two juvenile Little Ringed Plovers. There have been up to 3 adult LRPs on site for most of the summer, so it is probable that these are locally bred birds.
Amidst the general awfulness of the building site, there has formed a substantial pool with muddy edges, easily viewable from the approach road. This is where the waders were, and at less disturbed times, e.g evenings, Sundays, this pool would definitely be worth checking out.
At the quarry, a greater surprise was a TREE PIPIT flying over, calling. Also c25 Goldfinch & 3 Red-l Partridge. The quarry, which was levelled off a while ago, was being sprayed, presumably for weed control rather than any future crop intentions (Rob Hill)