A really early begin discovered Brian, Norman and me within the Island Cover at Titchwell earlier than 08.00, having fun with shut views of Curlew Sandpipers, Little Stints and all the opposite usuals. Finally one of many two reported White-rumped Sandpipers emerged from behind an island to offer us considerably distant views, earlier than the entire flock scattered for no apparent cause.
Since we have been on a time finances, we headed eastwards, having fun with espresso and scones earlier than trying out Bishop’s Cover and the three centre hides. We added to the day’s tally with Inexperienced and Wooden Sandpiper, Golden Plover, Greenshank, all three Egrets and – from the seashore – a pair of Skuas, one darkish, one gentle section. I assume these have been Arctics: enlarged Skua courtesy of Norman and his tremendous digital camera / lens
