Spectacular morning at Tices today, arrived at 06:15 to find Grey Plover, (a site first I think), Greenshank, Ringed Plover, 6 LRP, 2 Common Sands, & Green Sand on the workings. A Peregrine flew through, & singles of Yellow & White Wagtails were also found on the workings. Happy with my morning's work, I was walking back along the bank when 5 Whimbrel flew over me into the workings. I dashed back & located them after a search. Sadly they flew off North at approx 09:10, however I then found 2 Female Wheatears on the meadow.
Days like this make all those early morning starts worthwhile!
John.