In all honesty, we weren't expecting too much: the wind - such as it was - had moved round to the south west and July is rarely a productive month. Our intention was to enjoy the walk in hope of a sunny spell, so that we could then move the short distance to Holt Country Park (see below!) We did manage a few bits and pieces though, best probably being a flock of six Spoonbills, five of which were immatures. Single Mediterranean Gull, Whimbrel and Fulmar slid by westwards, and Sedge and Reed Warblers were singing here and there.
Having detoured to avoid a family party of Mute Swans that had taken up residence on the path at the end of the East Bank, we were brought to a halt by birdsong from a patch of scrub and nettles. Both of us were pretty sure this was being produced by a Marsh Warbler, but despite a ten minute wait, the bird never showed itself.
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