Ruddy Shelducks in the Harbour!

 

I met a couple of birdwatchers who wanted me to point out a Knot and having shown them feeding on the mudflats I was making off when they called me back for further I.D. In the far distance they had spotted a couple of unusual birds accompanying the Shelduck....they were Ruddy Shelduck....thank you very much whoever you were!

Ruddy Shelducks



showing the distinctive white wing patches

any comments.....escapes/genuine vagrants?

..and here are the Knot



 





and a fox on the prowl right in the middle of the harbour

...disturbing the birds!