Those on our highly enjoyable Holes Bay guided walk this afternoon were treated to 230 Black-tailed Godwit, 22 Knot, Grey Plover, Grey Wagtail, a carpet of several hundred Wigeon, an elusive Firecrest and exceptional views of a Kingfisher. The adult male successfully caught a fish after several failed attempts from his favourite shopping trolley. Earlier in the day, 3 Sandwich Tern were also observed in Holes Bay south.

Two Ring Ouzel continue to kick around Godlingston Hill Gully, but remain quiet elusive. Middlebere Channel held c700 Black-tailed Godwit, 200 Avocet, 15 Redshank, 7 Grey Heron, 5 Little Egret, 3 Curlew, 2 Shelduck and good numbers of Wigeon. Nearby, c150 Lapwing were occupying the Slepe farm field. Brands Bay featured a further 98 Curlew, 285 Black-tailed Godwit, 40 Dunlin, 69 Redshank, 61 Pintail, 1 Brent Goose, 3 Grey Plover, 45 Great Crested Grebe & more Wigeon.

Kingfisher – Holes Bay Guided Walk