Monday 17 June 2019
Steel Rigg and Grindon Lough
Grindon Lough is in Hadrian's Wall country and surprisingly perhaps given its location gets it's fair share of birds. A red-necked phalarope has taken to visiting the place in recent summers and though it was a little distant, a summer plumage female is always worth a look. There has been an American Wigeon here recently as well, but no sign of that today. There were however several dunlin and redshank.
Hadrian's Wall is always worth a visit and this is one of the most impressive parts at Steel Rigg near Twice Brewed. It's a really beautiful part of the country.
Water Avens growing on a roadside verge at Grindon Lough.
Crosswort, also growing on the roadside verge at Grindon Lough.
Red-necked phalarope at a distance of 350m in a strong wind and taken on my phone! What more did you expect? At least it's identifiable.
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