Friday was very warm and sunny, so after an early breakfast, we headed down to Minsmere. From the North Hide, many Avocets were obvious, and a smaller almost black wader was amongst them, a stunning summer plumage Spotted Redshank. Marsh Harriers were in view for much of the time, and Hobbies were seen. Walking from there to the beach, a Bittern flew low over us from the Dunwich direction. Many Sedge Warblers competed for our attention.
On the beach, some nesting Little Terns showed well, a distant dark phase Arctic Skua flew north, and from the East Hide 3 Med Gulls, including 2 adults were visible. A Spoonbill dropped in near North Hide, and another Bittern flew over the scrape.
We walked past the sluice, where 4 newly fledged Swallows were still being fed, and on to the South Hide. Common, Sandwich and Little Terns were all present, as were 3 summer plumaged Knot.
From the West Hide many Avocets showed well, but no chicks were visible.
After a quick snack back at the Visitor Centre, we made our way to the Bittern Hide, where a Marsh Harrier showed well in a nearby tree, and at least 2 more Hobbies were hunting.
From Island Mere Hide, many glimpses of Bearded Tits were had, mainly in flight low over the reeds. Just before we left, 2 1st s
ummer Little Gulls appeared over the water.
Friday was very warm and sunny, so after an early breakfast, we headed down to Minsmere. From the North Hide, many Avocets were obvious, and a smaller almost black wader was amongst them, a stunning summer plumage Spotted Redshank. Marsh Harriers were in view for much of the time, and Hobbies were seen. Walking from there to the beach, a Bittern flew low over us from the Dunwich direction. Many Sedge Warblers competed for our attention.
On the beach, some nesting Little Terns showed well, a distant dark phase Arctic Skua flew north, and from the East Hide 3 Med Gulls, including 2 adults were visible. A Spoonbill dropped in near North Hide, and another Bittern flew over the scrape.
We walked past the sluice, where 4 newly fledged Swallows were still being fed, and on to the South Hide. Common, Sandwich and Little Terns were all present, as were 3 summer plumaged Knot.
From the West Hide many Avocets showed well, but no chicks were visible.
After a quick snack back at the Visitor Centre, we made our way to the Bittern Hide, where a Marsh Harrier showed well in a nearby tree, and at least 2 more Hobbies were hunting.
From Island Mere Hide, many glimpses of Bearded Tits were had, mainly in flight low over the reeds. Just before we left, 2 1st s
ummer Little Gulls appeared over the water.
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