Despite having an absolutely terrible bad back, I recklessly visited the North Coast with Brian, starting with a grind through the shingle to the North Screen and Gillmor Hide. A lot of squinting and cropping eventually located a Little Stint, doing its best to stay concealed in the dry grass: a Whimbrel provided much better views!
Moving to the Centre Hides, we soon discovered that high water levels (and the NWT's Land Rover) meant that just a few waders were on show, best of which were a Little Ringed Plover and a couple of fly-through Greenshanks. Time for coffee!
A trudge along to the Babcock Hide was much more productive: Temminck's Stint, Common Sandpiper, Yellow Wagtail and Wheatear were most welcome, as was an enjoyable chat with Sue & Steve G.
(The final two Temminck's photos are by Brian)
We drove home via Hempstead, 'enjoying' fleeting and distant views of the Black-winged Kite...
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