Down by the river .......

Back down to the river at Llandulas this morning. Birds were few and far between at first but who cares when you have a spot like this to yourself for an hours or so. 

Whilst waiting impatiently for birds to appear I had a couple of noteable fly-bys. First was a Common Sandpiper and second was a Dipper. I've been looking for a good Dipper stream for ages - maybe this is it?

The Sandpiper was very wary and with it's excellent camouflage it kept seeing me before I saw it. The best I could manage was this distant shot.

The Dipper never did come and pose for the camera but the other residents gave me a good show.

Wren:

Robin:

Blackbird:

Treecreeper:

and the Grey Wagtails: