I had a morning unintentionally trying out the rain cover for my camera in Druridge Bay, though it was well worth it.
First to Lynemouth, where the
Glossy Ibis showed distantly in the rain. At Druridge Pools we got great views of the smart male
Green-winged Teal as well as 2
Black-tailed Godwits and 3
Pintail.
At Chevington a
Slavonian Grebe was the highlight, and a female
Common Scoter, female
Red-breasted Merganser and 2
Whooper Swans were also on the North Pool. An
'Ermine' Stoat was a bit of a surprise on the roadside near Widdrington.
Another look at the Ibis on the way home gave much closer views in better weather. 40+
Pink-footed Geese flew over and a few
Fieldfare and
Mistle Thrush were in the same field.
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Glossy Ibis |
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Green-winged Teal |
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Mistle Thrush |