An early start saw Linda and me at Cley by 07.30. First port of call was the Centre Hides, from which we enjoyed good views of a Spoonbill, Cattle Egret, Common Sandpiper, Sedge Warbler and Cetti's Warbler. Marcus Nash and a group of clients arrived, providing lots more eyes to scan the scrapes! A few attractive Ruff appeared, as well as numerous Little Ringed Plovers.
A long walk around to Bishop's Hide gave us better views of a Common Sandpiper, as well as lots of Ruff and Avocets. We decided to visit Babcock Hide, and set off eastwards: we'd only reached the East Bank when the CBC Whatsapp revealed that all the targets at Babcock had flown off, but that Marcus had found a Curlew Sandpiper on Pat's. After a trot back to Bishop's we found this attractive wader with a Ruff some distance across the scrape. A friendly couple from Suffolk let us have a peep through their scope! After coffee and scones we decided to check out Kelling Quags again, and headed east.
All the usual birds were in evidence: Whitethroats, Stonechats, Linnets, Sedge, Reed and Garden Warblers, but couldn't locate either of the reported Whinchats.
After failing to get served at Holt Garden Centre Cafe, we returned to Cley, via one of the heaths. We were thrilled to hear - and see - a pair of Turtle Doves! After delicious parsnip soup we headed back to Sheringham, tired but elated!
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