Another glorious morning of blue skies. Low tide so going to wait till afternoon to check the waders again. Concentrated on the dunes and scrub instead.
Rock Pipits and Stonechats were obvious, before a lovely female Merlin blasted through. A large raptor to the south was tricky in the light as it headed out to sea, before thinking again and heading back. Long tail and v-shaped glides suggested Marsh Harrier.
Then, overhead, interesting call and bunting type bird seen in flight. Sounded spot on for Lapland Bunting. When Simon and I met up with my dad 10 minutes later he had spotted the Lapland Bunting by the fence line before it headed off north.
Final new trip bird was a male Blackcap in the hedges and gardens of the village. A noticeable increase in Robins as well... with high pressure and easterly winds forecast, here's hoping for something good.
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