Invited Alastair to join me on this trip. An early 06.00 start.
Cliffe Pools, Kent
First port of call was Cliffe Pools to see the Marsh Sandpiper and the Black-winged Stilts. This was my second viewing but Alastair's first. The Sandpiper was a "lifer" for Alastair too! The birds were in the same position as on Friday - distant but clearly visible. Nearly 20 birders even at this early hour.
Baston/Langtoft, Lincolnshire
We arrived too late to get the Caspian Tern. It was seen at 08.35 but had then disappeared without staying for the second day.
Norfolk
We then enjoyed a spectacular afternoon in Norfolk - just beating the rain! It was great to see Sally and Roger again, this time with 2 of their 3 children.We even managed to twitch the Long-billed Dowitcher at Cley before heading home in the evening. Allegedly this was the first sighting of this species here for over 40 years.
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