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Turnstones in southern England in July? (1 Viewer)

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Was out the other evening on a beach in Sussex and along with some Ringed Plovers, I noticed four Turnstones. That particular beach gets a lot of Turnstones in the winter, and field guides say they are winter visitors in this neck of the woods. But is it unusual to have Turnstones in July on the southern English coast?

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There were some in summer plumage at Minsmere when I was there in May, but how unusual it is to see them then I couldn't say. First summer plumage ones I've seen though.
 
There were some in summer plumage at Minsmere when I was there in May, but how unusual it is to see them then I couldn't say. First summer plumage ones I've seen though.
nail on the head,first summer birds why should they head north probs lot spend time in ?,failed breeders returning early,would they not be in pristine plumage in early July ? Turnstone is one of the best looking waders to grace our shores IMO









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There were some in summer plumage at Minsmere when I was there in May, but how unusual it is to see them then I couldn't say. First summer plumage ones I've seen though.

Mid May to late May,a few could be encountered around Hartlepool headland along with Purple Sand,it was a species you expected on the May bird race
 
nail on the head,first summer birds why should they head north probs lot spend time in ?,failed breeders returning early,would they not be in pristine plumage in early July ? Turnstone is one of the best looking waders to grace our shores IMO

I agree with that sentiment...
 

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