Made it, albeit a tad later than originally planned. Haydn was already present, scanning the path to the GS Hide as I pulled up. He'd already been out to the platform and connected with the wintering Willow Tit with the mixed flock which included some LTT. Of course, I saw neither on my visit.
We headed for the Hide to find Stuart Rapson in situ. It was now 10. The water level had dropped which was pleasing to see enabling some "edging" for Waders. Haydn picked up a lone Black-tailed Godwit in flight, which disappeared high North. We also located 3 Redshank on the grass. A flock of c60 Dunlin flew East towards Bubwith Ings.
Yours truly chipped in with a Peregrine on the grass at the far end, unsurprisingly being mobbed by Crows and Lapwings.
Pintail (c120) numbers had increased noticeably. Pink-footed Geese (c200) were represented by several fly-by Skeins.
A pair of Stonechats performed well and a couple of Song Thrushes were a nice surprise. The light in the final hour was superb, giving us a spectacular finale.
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