Ruddy Turnstone

Ruddy Turnstones (Arenaria interpres)

 

I spent a wonderful weekend down in the New Forest. Walked out past Sturt Pond towards Hurst Castle from Milford-on-Sea on a rather grey and lightless Sunday afternoon. Tide was out so the waders were in. Ruddy turnstones were busy patrolling just above the waterline and leaving no stone unturned. They are used to seeing people in this area and seemed happy to come in close.

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