With a good weather forecast eight members met in Links Road, Uphill. Unfortunately, the high tide made walking along the beach impossible so we headed back to the marina. Before doing so we had good numbers of Shelduck (27), Teal (44), Oystercatcher (34), Curlew (22), and Redshank (15) and also saw a number of other water birds. The highlight however was a Mediterranean Gull. At the marina the non forecast rain started but we headed on to
Walborough and the sluice. On route we were pleased to see a group of Stonechat and heard a Skylark. The sluice area was not very productive (it was still raining) but there was a Marsh Harrier hunting. We returned via
the road/path which was less muddy than the walk out and heard a Chiffchaff, possibly an early migrant but maybe it had overwintered. In total 43 species were seen or heard over the morning. Thanks to Jane for an enjoyable morning. Looking forward to many more when the current coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Beth Yates
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