Geese and a crane in the rain.

Common Crane at Martin Mere WWT, Lancs 25 April 2012.

Sandwich Terns at Southerness Point, Dumfries & Galloway 23 April 2012.

 Just back from a couple of days based on the Solway. Bit quiet although migrants "in" included Redstarts (on territory near Kirkconnell Flow), Cuckoo and Grasshopper Warblers.

Red-breasted Goose with Barnacle Geese, Loaningfoot (near Southerness), D&G 24 April 2012.

 Still plenty of Barnacle Geese around up there too, at least 2000 near Southerness. The Red-breasted Goose was still there as was a leucistic Barnacle Goose.

Common Crane at Martin Mere WWT today.

 Chucking it down today with strong easterly winds so I went to look for the Common Crane at Martin Mere at lunchtime. It's been around since Sunday, spending most of its time on the Wetland Centre's grounds. Bit distant but good 'scope views from the United Utilities hide.