The Long-billed Dowitcher was again off Mudbank first thing, just as the tide was dropping.
Off Mudbank today - the Long-billed Dowitcher, 1 Spoonbill, 8 Bar-tailed Godwits, 23+ Redshank, 2 Greenshank, 9 Knot, 40+ Dunlin, c45 Ringed Plovers, 19 Black-tailed Godwits, 1 Teal, 1 drake Gadwall, c190 Wigeon, 34+ Pintail, 330+ Mallard, 14 Dark-bellied Brent Geese, 1 Whimbrel, 85+ Shelducks, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel and 1 Grey Wagtail.
Orcombe from 0815 was again very quiet with just 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Whitethroat, 20+ Meadow Pipits, 1 Grey Wagtail, 16+ Chiffchaffs, 2 Ravens, 2 Peregrines, 2 Jays and a Stock Dove recorded.
A quick look at the river from the back garden produced this roosting Spoonbill.
It stayed all afternoon until pushed off by the rising tide.
The Long-billed Dowitcher flew in quite late on, after some birders had given up and left.
An afternoon stroll round Bystock was quiet but Firecrests are always guaranteed up there.
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