Baird's Sandpiper

Juvenile Baird's Sandpiper, Paxton Pits, 31st August 2008 © Jamie Wells

Baird's Sandpiper

Juvenile Baird's Sandpiper, Paxton Pits, 29th August 2008 © Stuart Elsom
This record shot shows the typical elongated profle of Baird's Sandpiper. The fresh pale feather edgings age it as a juvenile and give a characteristic scaly appearance. Note also the buffy wash across the upper breast. A class find by Martin Davis - SME

Shag

Juvenile Shags, Grafham, 24th August 2008 © Jono Leadley

Meadow Pipit

Meadow Pipit, Nene Washes 23rd August 2008 © Peter Beesley

Wheatear

Wheatear, Nene Washes, 23rd August 2008 © Peter Beesley

Shag

Juvenile Shag, Paxton Pits, 23rd August 2008 © Jamie Wells

Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit

Icelandic Black-tailed Godwit, Cam Washes, Waterbeach, 10th August 2007, © Peter Stronach
Adult birds in wing-moult just returned from Iceland.

Sparrowhawk

Juvenile Sparrowhawk, 5th August 2008, Cambridge © Richard Fusniak
This bird appeared with a kill in Richard's garden in Cromwell Road, just one mile from the City centre.