As already stated I'd shifted my "window" forward in the hope of "catching" some early arrivals of different Species... this being one. The light was obviously poor but I enjoyed an atmospheric 30 minutes watching the pair feed at close quarters. Magic start to the day and totally unexpected.
I arrived at the Harbour and braced myself for my second walk to the point. I had excellent views of Red-throated Pipits on the way. I also checked the shoreline just in case. It was a lovely morning...
On arrival I sat on my favourite rock and started to search for the Bird. Almost immediately I saw the Common Sandpiper which was encouraging as I didn't see it on my previous visit. I was also bouyed by the low tide. Alas, it wasn't to be in a 90 minute vigil. I feel I couldn't have foreseen this occurrence, so I didn't feel too disappointed. Frankly, I was chuffed to have made it to the Point and back!
I did enjoy watching c30 Red-rumped Swallows pass, giving naked eye views in the sunshine... plus c60 Glossy Ibis flying high West. A lone Spur-winged Plover rested on the rocks.
Louise wanted to do some shopping in Kato Paphos so I returned to pick her up. After dropping her off, I headed for Mandria as a Collared Pratincole had been reported. Such great Birds these and a bonus chance with Phassouri Reedbed being closed. Coincidentally I'd seen a lone Bird here in March 23. On arrival, it turned out it was in the same field! I eventually obtained great views and some decent pics.
I returned for Louise and a Costa lunch. After a visit to Lidl we headed back to Mandria for a slow afternoon. I dropped her off at the Beach Bar before doing a circuit of the regular Sites. I checked out the CP again but it remained distant. There was a noticeable increase in Hoopoes and Northern Wheatears, some Birds being VERY tired indeed. A report of a Roller nearby didn't amount to anything but a mystery Pipit in amongst the Wagtails turned out to be a Water. I also got some nice shots of various races.
Again, it's phone Blogging but it's better than nowt.
Trip Total - 131 Species
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