We set off early this morning, a Seawatch from Cley beach at first light our objective. North Westerlies yesterday reached 40+ mph, but this morning the winds had dropped into the 20's. We spent four hours scanning the sea and managed to see a dozen Arctic Skuas, two Bonxies, and a single Pomarine Skua. Gannets were numerous if mostly distant, Small groups of Red-breasted Merganser, Scoter, Teal, Wigeon, and Auks were also seen, but overall we left disappointed.
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| Sun breaking through at Cley |
Heading for home we made a small detour and visited Dernford Farm Reservoir in Cambridgeshire. A Pectoral Sandpiper had been found here on the 17th and thankfully it was still present when we arrived.
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| Dernford Farm Reservoir |
The Pectoral Sandpiper always remained distant and the harsh light and windy conditions didn't make viewing the bird easy.
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| Pectoral Sandpiper |
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