Rye Harbour

26th June 2009, Friday

A slightly dull but refreshing dawn after the rain and thunderstorm during the early hours, highlights on the Beach Reserve included Barn Owl and 2 Little Tern along Shore Ridges, 300 Swift over Flat Beach, the recently flooded Wader Pool attracted Redshank with two small chicks, 4 Avocet and 2 Knot. Late news from Castle Water yesterday 9 Garganey, 3 Green Sandpiper, Greenshank and two sightings of Bittern from the viewpoint.

Avocet feeding on Wader Pool