At long, long last, a Wheatear was seen around the Old Lighthouse and two Black Redstarts and a Firecrest were also found. Two Marsh Harriers came in from the south and a Peregrine Falcon also flew over. The Wood Lark was relocated at the southern end of the Long Pits. It was very quiet at sea with just four Sandwich Terns east of note.
Dave Walker from DBO website
The Slavonian grebe is still present on New Excavations, whilst smew and goosander continue to give good views from the Visitor Centre. One or two bitterns are still being seen regularly from Scott hide.  Caspian and Mediterranean gulls were seen on the 18th and a yellow-legged gull was present on the 21st. The first garganeys of the year were spotted on the ARC pit on the 18th and the following day produced other interesting sightings, including black-necked grebe, woodcock and black redstart. Despite the continued dismal weather Spring cannot be far away and two wheatears seen at the end of the Dengemarsh Road on the 20th would seem to confirm this.
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Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, 10 am to 4 pm
Binocular and telescope demo. A chance to try out and purchase some of the best optical equpment available.                    Â
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