Tuesday 15th September 2026

Rudyard

Baird's Sandpiper at north end to 12:25 at least, (CL)  -  Still at 16:30 at least also 2x Black-tailed Godwit, 2x Ruff, 2x Common Sandpiper, Peregrine, (SSe). Baird's Sand still at 17:55, also 5x Ringed Plover, 2x Ruff, 2x Black-tailed Godwit, (RPo),  -  35x Pink-footed Geese over at 16:40, (SNu)

The Baird's Sand is the 3rd Staffs record with the previous one in September 2005 at Chasewater. 

                                                      Baird's Sandpiper by GJ Mant

                                                     Baird's Sand by Steve Gibson

                                                  Baird's Sandpiper by Richard Powell

Alton

40x Pink-footed Geese over SE at 17:30, (TEy)