Eighteen of us met at Steart Marshes for a cold frosty start with icy puddles and partially frozen lagoons. We covered a three mile loop showing off some of the best bits of the marshes. Highlights included seeing a Water Rail, a Little Stint, the odd Snipe and best of all, one ‘mega’ for most of us, a Least Sandpiper. Other birds of interest were Bullfinch, Marsh Harrier (distant), Curlews, 64 + Avocets, Song Thrush, Redwing and Fieldfare, and a couple of Chiffchaffs by the Parrett Hide where we had a coffee break. The tide was well out letting us see several Redshanks, Canada Geese, and a mixture of Wigeon and Teal on the mud banks. Around 50 species of birds were noted on Bird track by Rosie, so many thanks to her and for everyone keeping their eyes wide open and ears pinned. A good day for all. (Thanks also to Nick and Elaine for leading)
Nick Jobson-Wicks