Sunday was a very grey day but thankfully not raining, ideal conditions for testing out the focus tracking fix for the camera, not so great for birding.
First stop Abberton, with the wind at near gale force across the causeways, great to see Smew, 200+ Pochard, 50+ Ruddy Duck and 2 Goosanders.
We then drive north, but still in Essex to Mistley Quay. Much more sheltered here and good views across the Naze estuary, Pintail, Black Swan, Mute Swan, Brent Goose, Bar-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Black-headed Gull & Common Gull, great flight photo opportunities.
Finally, a quick stop at the Strand on the bank of the Orwell for Wigeon, Teal & 50+ Little Grebes.
Finally, a quick stop at the Strand on the bank of the Orwell for Wigeon, Teal & 50+ Little Grebes. Just one antidote I really must add. I’d like to mention the gentleman who drove his car up so close on Mistley Quay it touched my leg, when I enquired as to what was going on, he put his keys back in and drove off…… nothing stranger than folk!!
Life bird count: 359 Year bird count: 81 Month bird count: 81
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