'A mad dash to Goldcliff'........

After yesterday's early start for Cotswold Water Park my intended lay-in was interrupted by a message of a Red-necked Phalarope in summer plumage found by Blair Jones at Goldcliff Pools, Newport.
Leaping into action I was soon on the road and the bird was present when I arrived, it was very much a case of 'record shots' only today because as usual the birds were very distant at the back of the lagoon.
There were good numbers of birds present and the phalarope was associating with a flock of Dunlin, other birds present included the breeding Avocets, a cracking summer plumage Spotted Redshank, Common Redshank, Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit and a Curlew Sandpiper.
Lots of warblers as well including a couple of Lesser Whitethroats which unfortunately didn't oblige for any worthwhile photos.

It was good to bump into and chat with Kevin Hughes who I'd not seen for twenty four hours !!, Rich Webb, Blair Jones and Phil Bristow before leaving for home.