Woke to the sound of the Pager alerting me to the fact that a Hooded Crow had been seen at Spurn. Have to admit I didn't dash down (I should have!). Ended up dipping. Ah well. A few turn up each Spring but are typically elusive and VERY mobile. Might be another yet or this one could linger (he says hopefully).
A quick look on Long Bank picked up a couple of Canada Geese...and what's that? A Black-tailed Godwit (P.120, S.96) in the background. Bonus!!
Even at extreme distance the pale supercilium is apparent.
Another showing the long bill and super...
A familiar voice came over the radio...it was Phil reporting a Ring Ouzel on his caravan site. Gone by the time I arrived but he managed a pic...
After a chat we had a walk down to Beacon Ponds with Bud. It was like January with a strong, cold wind but thankfully no immediate sign of rain. Little Tern (P.121, S.97) was the target and we eventually saw a couple coming in off the sea. Again, Phil got a pic...
Great to see them back. 15 more reported later. Here's to another bumper breeding season.
We then spent a good hour searching for the Hooded Crow to no avail. The flock of Whimbrel were still showing well however...
Not to be under-estimated.
Forecast suggests the horrendous weather is finally on it's way out. Sunny tomorrow and SOUTHERLIES on Sunday. Bring it on!!!
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