Avocets back in Force

Went out early this morning and it paid off as there were 14 Avocets near Greatham Creek viewed from the Bus Stop Hide.

Redshank

Starling on Seaton Common

Skylark

Seals at Greatham Creek

Had a wander around Saltholme and had good views of the Hooded Merganser outside Saltholme hide. Also found a newt sunning itself on the path to the hide. Also excellent views of a kestrel outside the visitor centre but unfortunately the sun was in the wrong place for good photos.

Hooded Merganser

Kestrel

Newt

Stock Dove - Saltholme

Forgot to mention that there was also a small Tortoiseshell butterfly

in front of Saltholme hide, my first butterfly for this year.