Sanderling

On Burrowes this morning a Greenshank was the only wader of note. A Hobby was along the entrance track and the usual Marsh Harriers were all over. Sand Martins once again were much in evidence probably numbering in there 1,000s over the whole of the peninsular.

 Opening the flaps at Hanson this morning just about the only wader to be seen was a lonely looking Avocet. The 1st summer Little Gull put in an appearance and 5+ Little Ringed Plovers could be seen. By the track a to the hide an Emporer Dragonfly was devouring a Damselfly sp.

A Dunlin and Sanderling at the fishing boats.

A 2 hour sea watch in the glorious sunshine this afternoon, in the company of MH and AJG had its moments.

14.00-16.00  From the fishing boats:

Common Scoter: 10E
Gannet: 27W   15E
Cormorant: 8 around
Whimbrel: 2W
Dunlin: 2 landed on beach briefly with the Sanderling then headed West
Sanderling: 28
Mediterranean Gull: 1 ad  E
Yellow-legged Gull: 2 juveniles around
Kittiwake: 3W
Sandwich Tern: 34W   7E
Common Tern: 21W
Sand Martin: 243 out
Grey Seal: 1 bull
Harbour Porpoise: 4+