We returned to the Hayle Estuary by taking the train from St Ives just along the most beautiful piece of coast to Lelant Saltings. It was then just a short walk along the road to the Old Quay Inn where good views of the estuary are to be had. By walking just a few more yards along the road we came even closer to the birds, especially teal, curlew, oystercatcher and common redshank.

The Hayle Estuary from beside the Old Quay Inn

We then had lunch in the Old Quay Inn (it would have been rude not too especially as the landlord had been flagged on the web as birder friendly). We then caught the train back to St Ives where it seems we always see turnstone.

Teal

Oystercatcher

Curlew

Common redshank 

Wigeon

Little egret

Black-headed gull

Canada geese in flight

Immature gull

Turnstone

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