Real Spring

Another stunning, blue sky day. An icy start, but 17c by mid afternoon, ideal. I didn't see a great deal, but it was superb to be out in the sun all day.

Started the day at Cresswell, where the Dowitcher was again showing well along with a couple of Avocet and a Little Egret. At Druridge 4 Ruff dropped in, with one in Summer plumage. At East Chevington a fly over Whimbrel was new for the year and 2 Otter were playing on the north pool.

Long-billed Dowitcher

An early afternoon trip to the Durham hills was perhaps badly timed, as nothing was singing, but I did manage a male Pied Flycatcher.