An early begin noticed Norman and I within the Centre Hides at Cley by round eight o’clock. Just about the one chook current (other than the ubiqitous Avocets) was a phenomenal – however distant – Noticed Redshank. We determined to stroll your complete circuit: seashore highway, shingle financial institution and again alongside the East Financial institution. To be trustworthy, the hassle wasn’t significantly worthwhile, though I did see my first Wheatear of the 12 months! Different birds included Reed & Sedge Warblers, Bearded Tits, Stonechats, 3 Med Gulls, a Nice White Egret and a Buzzard over North Foreland.
After espresso we walked again to Bishop’s, the place first one, then two Spoonbils dropped in to feed. A number of Pochard nonetheless hanging round, however little else of notice, other than a flyover by the weird Airbus Beluga.
A stroll out alongside the Iron Highway and to Babcock Conceal didn’t ship the hoped-for wagtails…
