A trip up to Druridge Bay to look for waders proved fruitless on the wader front, but ended up being a good morning. At Cresswell Grasshopper, Sedge and Reed Warbler were singing while a Barn Owl flew over as I parked the car. Just a handful of Dunlin and a sitting Avocet on the pond.
Ten Black-tailed Godwit were on the Budge Field at Druridge, but there was no sign of the Great White Egret seen earlier.
At East Chevington 3 juvenile and the adult male Marsh Harrier gave an excellent show over the cut field by the south pool. The young birds were constantly harassing the adult bird.
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| Marsh Harrier |
At the beach there were few terns, but a couple of flocks of Common Scoter flew north along with a Whimbrel leading 3 Bar-tailed Godwit. Two Great Crested Grebe were on the sea here. The young Cuckoo that's been hanging around made an appearance and I managed a phone-scoped shot.
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| Cuckoo |
The best bits of the morning were the two flower 'ticks' pointed out by Dave E. A couple of Dark-green Fritillary were zooming around, too quick for photos.
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| Marsh Helleborine |
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| Twayblade |
A quick look at Burdon Moor this afternoon gave no birds, but there were loads of Ringlet and my first Small Skipper of the year.
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| No Quail |
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| Scorpion Fly |
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| Northern Marsh Orchid |
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