Sightings at Cley Marshes (25th June 2017)

After a prolonged absence I finally returned to Cley Marshes on the Sunday. The weather was considerably more comfortable than it had been in recent weeks, with temperatures staying constant at around 20°C.

The following was seen throughout the morning since 9.00am:

Kestrel x 1 - Hovering alongside the Coast Road when we arrived.

Little Egret x 5

Spoonbill x 1 - Seen at a distance, from the East Bank, flying across Pat's Pool.

Sandwich Tern x 41 - All seen directly opposite Richardson's Lookout on Arnold's Marsh.

Common Tern x 9 - They were seen at the same location on Arnold's Marsh.

Oystercatcher x 11

Avocet x 19

Reed Warbler x 1

Grey Heron x 1

Skylark x 2 - They were seen not far from the Beach Car park, alongside the coastal path.

Sedge Warbler x 1

Also seen along the East Bank were large numbers of Cinnabar caterpillars.

Cinnabar Caterpillars (East Bank)