We started at Choseley, where the Osprey has been roosting, but drew a blank and moved to Titchwell. Only the first (freshwater) pool had any exposed mud, which had attracted a decent flock of Dunlin, among which I located a couple of Little Stints. One of these was a real corker in gorgeous plumage: the other was slightly drabber. A spoonbill and Peregrine flew over and a baby Smooth Newt (?) wombled across the path, but with little else to look at we moved to the beach. Apart from a nice flock of Sanderling and a few Sandwich Terns & Gannets, this was pretty barren, so we walked back for lunch and a chat with Sue Bryan. On the way we noticed a male Chinese Water Deer by the path: if you've ever wondered what their tusks are for, look at his ears and back!
A move to Thornham Harbour (via Choseley!) produced a few Curlew and other Common Waders, while a coffee stop at Cley (and a walk out to the Centre Hides) was totally unproductive.
Great day out, though: always good to see unusual waders so well....
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