At Blacktoft on the 17th and 18th. What a difference the high tides have made to the reserve, water in front of every hide. The majority of birds however seemed to like Ousefleet
5 marsh harriers hunting together then this happened
this was the pattern for most of the weekend.
On Monday, Stu and I went to Hartlepool. Ward Jackson Park to see and hear the parakeets
Then to the Headland where we joined some locals at a sea watch.
No skuas or shearwaters. Pink footed and brent geese, great northern, black and red throated divers.
It was high tide so we were able to see various birds quite close.
At Newburn Bridge we saw more waders
Seals were still present along with a young avocet and a single knot
Saltholme reserve was closed as it was a bank holiday, but from the road we were able to see ruddy shelduck to add to Stuarts list. 64 for the day.
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