Sightings at Cley Marshes (24th March 2017)

Despite temperatures of around 8°C with plenty of sunshine, it felt considerably colder because of the strong winds from the east (between 16-19mph). It was because of this that we decided to cut short our walk along the East Bank.

Marsh Harrier x 2 - A pair were continually flying above the reeds alongside Pat's Pool. At one point the male appeared to be carrying nesting material.
Golden Plover x 40 - They were seen flying together above the The Serpentine.
Redshank x 6
Oystercatcher x 3
Avocet x 83 - They were counted together as they were seen scattered across Pat's Pool. Others were seen later but it was difficult to tell if they were indeed different individuals.

Curlew x 11
Black-Tailed Godwit x 36 - All counted together on Pat's Pool. The majority were in transition to breeding plumage.
Grey Heron x 1
Gadwall x 14