Abington Naturewatch: Common Sandpiper drops in on GP lake

Saturday, 4 October 2025

Common Sandpiper drops in on GP lake

7th September 2025 - a Common Sandpiper was seen feeding around the edges of the Granta Park lake recently, and by carefully edging closer to it, Andy M was able to get these photos. Characterised by a white shoulder 'hook', plain brown back and by bobbing tail movement.

Common Sandpiper mostly breed in upland northern and western Britain, migrating at this time of year to lowland freshwater and the coast. Birds from Scandinavia also pass through Eastern UK on migration. This bird is unlikely to remain long at Granta Park, and was likely to be feeding prior to continuing its journey south.

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The Aims of Abington Naturewatch

At their meeting on 9 April 2005 the members approved this revised version of the aims of Abington Naturewatch:

To monitor and record the wildlife (fauna & flora) within the borders of the Abingtons;
To encourage protection of our wildlife, maintain its quality and foster its diversity;
To promote awareness of the richness, potential and problems of the natural environment of the Abingtons;
To cooperate in improving access to the local natural environment for the benefit of all Abington villagers.

Pat Daunt, Founder

The organisation is informal and communication is by email if possible; members are notified of events from time to time. Contact details are maintained by a small "project team". There is currently no membership fee as costs are covered by voluntary contributions at events.

Members are encouraged to report notable sightings of flora and fauna within the Abingtons to the appropriate sector coordinator and an illustrated record is published annually.

A map of the area covered, with some features noted, is available here: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=213774935674882866424.00000111dca2be9f06ab8&z=13>

For more information or to join, please contact David Farrant on (01223) 892871.

Contributions to our records should be sent to sector contacts or either of the above. Photographs may also be submitted to Andy Merryweather (amerryweather61@gmail.com)