Wood Sandpiper  Tringa glareola

College Lake - 4th-5th May 2007

Photo copyright Dave Bilcock

This individual was seen feeding on one of the newly created islands on the flooded marsh area at College Lake, hence a long range shot. 

This species is seen annually in the county with records split between spring and return passage.  To see a chart of Wood Sandpiper records in the county click here.

Foxcote Reservoir - August 2006

Photos copyright Neill Smith

The second half of August provided a bumper crop of Wood Sandpipers at Foxcote Reservoir with up to five being recorded.  To see a chart of Wood Sandpiper records in the county click here.

Startopsend Reservoir - August 1997

Photo copyright Mike Wallen

This individual was good enough to pose for the camera in the Bucks section of the reservoir.

Willen Lake  - 19th August 1995

Video still copyright Dave Ferguson.

An annual passage migrant in the county, usually singly.