Nightingales at Abberton Reservoir

24th April 2021

Today's visit to Abberton was not for the usual suspects but for Nightingales, but who could resist a quick look at the causeways? On the Layer Breton a single Common Sandpiper was showing well on the weir wall and was far more cooperative than normal.

On the Layer de la Haye causeway the long-staying summer plumage Bar-tailed Godwit was still present and had been joined by a rather smart summer plumage Dunlin which was being equally well photographed.

But now to the old road for the Nightingales. While we were waiting there was a supporting cast of Blackcaps and Chiffchaffs so plenty to keep us occupied.

But today our main quarry was Nightingales and we were not to be disappointed. In this rather small area there were at least five singing males and some, unlike many Nightingales which sing from deep in cover, were very showy and were singing from bare or sparsely leaved trees. Why can't they all be like this?