The same old early begin noticed Brian, Norman and me at Cley earlier than 8.30. First cease was Bishop’s Cover, which instantly offered us with views of 5 Temminck’s Stints and 6 Wooden Sandpipers. Additionally current was a pleasant flock of 20+ Tundra Ringed Plover in addition to the same old suspects.
A stroll up the East Financial institution added a Knot in breeding plumage on the Serpentine, with Sandwich Tern, Little Tern and Gannet offshore. After espresso (and a Nice Egret!) we headed inland to Salthouse Heath: the mission was to discover a Inexperienced Hairstreak, which we duly did! Even higher was a purring Turtle Dove: we did not attempt to see or {photograph} it, not eager to disturb the pleasant migrant.
Final cease was Hickling: the goal right here was Swallowtail, one in every of which we finally positioned close to the boat journey dyke. Broad-bodied Chaser and Furry Hawker had been good to see…
