Wader-go

There was very little at Collingham this afternoon, but Mons Pool, by contrast, was excellent! Water levels have fallen further, and the islands and other marginal habitat have reappeared. As a results, it was positively heaving with waders, with a  flock of 17 Ringed Plovers, 4 Dunlin, and 2 Turnstones. Also present were 2 Little Egrets and 10 male Gadwall, plus 2 purring Turtle Doves (one on the island and one on the track between Mons Pool and the Silt Lagoon) and a very confiding Cuckoo.

2 Turnstones and several Ringed Plovers at Mons Pool

Turnstone and Ringed Plover at Mons Pool

Given how good this site is now looking, the dilemma I face is do I go to Sherwood again first thing for Redstarts and risk someone else turning up a Wood Sand or Temminck's Stint, or do I postpone my Sherwood visit...?