We went out to Chew Lake to try and see a hawfinch that had been reported but we had no luck.

The light was not too good so I was very happy to have lots of great white egrets to concentrate on.

“I am considerably bigger than you” said the great white to the little egret

Goosanders flying by

Black-tailed godwit centre stage

… before flying off with his mates.

Lots of meadow pipits at Villice Bay (40+)

… and pied wagtails at Villice Bay and Herons’ Green

Lots of wigeon (and teal) too.

And in our garden before we left, a blackbird: