near Cleadon, Co. Durham   February 2016

Druridge Pools NR, Northumberland   March 2017

images above are various birds from at least five+ present over several days and with some pre-breeding moult apparent

Whitley Bay Beach, Northumberland   November 2009

West Allotment Pond, Northumberland  December 2007

videos 3 & 4 are the same bird in different habitat types

St. Mary’s Island, Northumberland   December 2022

St. Mary’s Island, Northumberland   January 2023

Same bird as December 2022

St. Mary’s Island Wetland, Northumberland   March 2024

acquiring summer plumage