30th Sept: 07.30-10.30
Highlights:
Curlew Sandpiper, 1
Sanderling, 2
Kingfisher, 1 (you wait 22 years to see 3, then 3 in 10 days!! Probably the same bird)
Whinchat, 1
Wheatear, 1
Pintail, 3
Chiffchaff, 2
Swallow, 50+ in small groups heading S.
Also:
Peregrine, 1
Shoveler, 18
Wigeon, c.50
Teal, c.50
Little Grebe, 1
Grey Heron, 2
Little Egret, 3
Cormorant, 2
Avocet, 486 (photo count)
Ringed Plover, c.12
Curlew, c.650
Bar-tailed Godwit, 1
Knot, c.80
Dunlin, c.200
Redshank, c.100
Black-headed Gull, c.200
Lesser Black-backed Gull, 1
Herring Gull, a few
Great Black-backed Gull, 42 ad.
Skylark, c.8
Stonechat, 2 m, 3 f.