My first autumnal flock of Redwings (40+)at #middletonlakes this morning. Also 2 Marsh Harriers 2 Ruff 2 Dunlin 3 Pochard and well above 50 Snipe the other highlights #staffsbirdnews

The largest flock of Golden Plover I've had on the patch for a few years (25) was a reward for being out in the rain this morning #middletonlakes Also a single Ruff 2 Dunlin 29 Snipe 2 Goosander 2 GWE #staffsbirdnews

Pec Sand and at least 2 Ruff still - #middletonlakes this morning #staffsbirdnews

Pectoral Sandpiper still #middletonlakes. In the middle of JWN hiding amongst the ducks. @mercianbirding.bsky.social @staffsbirdnews.bsky.social

Distant footage of the Pectoral Sandpiper this afternoon - Jubilee North, RSPB #middletonlakes #PWC2026

A better shot of the Pec Sand at #middletonlakes this morning #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

Pec Sand #middletonlakes

Pectoral Sand on #middletonlakes Jubilee North from the benches this morning #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

Still good numbers of Clouded Yellow #middletonlakes yesterday (10th). Bird-wise 2 Ruff Ringed Plover 12 Snipe Peregrine Marsh Harrier (2 reported) Hobby Stonechat and a reported Osprey (photo seen) were the highlights. Also a dead Pipistrelle bat. #staffsbirdnews #ukbirding

Two Marsh Harriers and one Hobby over north pit #middletonlakes

Also 10+ Clouded Yellow #Middletonlakes while flailing the last couple of days.

Double figures of Vestals on Jubilee at #Middletonlakes @rspb.bsky.social
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