The weather was good for our trip to Goldcliff today. It was quiet birdwise but there were some highlights. The long-staying Spotted Redshank showed well, now in breeding plumage. Just one Little Ringed Plover was seen. The Avocets were great to watch and the evocative sound of displaying Lapwings was a treat. Some of the group also saw a Great White Egret.
On the foreshore were Wheatear, Whimbrel, Curlew and Oystercatcher. Passerines weren’t great in number but Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Whitethroat, Chiffchaff and Blackcap were all added to the trip list. Thanks to John Wilson for leading today and for all the club members that came along. Alan Rosney