We arrived at Minsmere shortly before first light and headed East along the North wall towards the beach. Stopping on route to check the bushes either side of the footpath. Brambling, Bullfinch, Greenfinch, and Wren were all we could find.
There was not a breath of wind on the walk out to the beach and plenty of Bearded Tits could be heard from within the reedbeds but surprisingly there were few sightings. Red Deer were seen drinking in the channel along with two Water Rails. The walk along the shoreline added small flocks of Linnets and Meadow Pipits and the gorse bushes held several Stonechats. The only wader seen of any note was a Spotted Redshank. As we approached the sluice two Dartford Warblers were observed, the first time I had seen this species on the reserve!
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| The view from the beach at first light |
A scan from South Hide failed to locate the Ferruginous Duck on South Girder Pool. We were told by one of the wardens that it spends long periods sleeping among the reeds, and unfortunately, we didn't have the time to wait for the duck to emerge. Before leaving Minsmere we heard a Yellow-browed Warbler calling several times in and around the work centre, but failed to see it.
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