Norfolk still.
Some new pools and wetland area have been made immediately east of Wells, its called Warham Slade Marsh and these are looking fantastic with many birds already breeding and using the area. The highlight was 2 Temminck's Stints creeping in the wet vegetation. Other waders included Greenshank, Common Sandpiper, Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit and much more.
News of a singing red-spotted Bluethroat sounded interesting so off to see it at Weyborne, quite a hike from the beach car park, but well worth seeing such a bright bird. It was keeping in the lee of the wind behind a 'pill' box and big bales, but good views were had.
Popped in to NWT Cley marsh centre for a bite and nothing there to see, so headed back to Titchwell Marsh. Here a Little Gull was found, then a Black Tern dropped in, otherwise similar to the previous day.
Heading back I stopped off at the Nene Washes to see the Baikal Teal which has been present a while now. Good, but slightly distant views were had, it seems to be following a drake Wigeon around everywhere. Several Yellow Wagtails, Marsh Harrier, 4 Ringed Plover and 3 Cranes were in the area, plus other usual wetland/marsh birds. A terrific site to visit I'd say.
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