Marshside

I went to Marshside yesterday doing my RSPB voluntary work and, as I just happened to have my bins with me, a very nice guy gave me the guided tour. I visited all 4 hides and saw... Dunlin, Oystercatcher, Avocet (the views here are incredibly close... and there were chicks on full view too!!), Shelduck (masses of them, again plenty of chicks), Swallow, House Martin, Greylag Goose (and chicks), Mute Swan (and chicks), Red Shank, Lapwing (including juvenile), Curlew Sandpiper, Tufted Duck and Shoveler (with chicks).

I had gone under the misapprehension the best time to visit is winter for the enromous flocks on wintering waders but a spring visit revealed some amazing views of various waders and chicks. A good place to see Barn Owl as well around dawn and dusk. A terrific place.

Almost forgot... some great views of Brown Hares too!