Holy Island was our first stop this morning though it was very quiet with just a single
Pied Flycatcher and 8
Willow Warblers, so we headed to Druridge Pools.
As soon as we arrived in the Budge Screen it started pouring down although the birds more than made up for the miserable weather. There were 9
Curlew Sandpipers which included an adult in mostly winter plumage as well as 2
Little Stints, 20+
Ruff, 8
Black-tailed Godwit, a
Common Sandpiper and a
Yellow Wagtail. 6
Knot also made a brief appearance. We're really enjoying having so many waders here.
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I knew the Budge Field had to come up trumps with all that glorious mud. Ironical that you had more around Druridge than Holy Island !!!
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