The Lytchett Bay Curlew Sandpiper was on show through the day, however yesterday’s Ruff appears to have already moved on. The Fields also held 3 Green and a Common Sandpiper, singles of Whimbrel, Dunlin, Curlew, Lapwing, Marsh Harrier, 200+ Black-tailed Godwit and c.70 Redshank. Black-tailed Godwit numbers are also increasing by the day at Holes Bay, with 373 logged to the north west this morning. For anyone visiting Upton Country Park, sadly the area around the site of the old hide is now fenced off due to a sewer leak. Good views still accessible from the stone bench.

Juvenile Cuckoo – RSPB Arne – Kate Plater