An early start to see the Subalpine Warbler at Druridge. On the way 2 Swallows seen at Lynemouth ,along with 60-70 Meadow Pipits feeding where the flash pool was.Here too were 60 Greenfinches and 50 Linnets.
The warbler showed well at times down to 10-15 metres ,debate ensued as to it’s precise race. Overhead,several skiens of Pink Feet moved south as did more Swallows and a few House Martins . Here also were good numbers of pipits ,with around 100 in the fields and along fences. 120 Linnets,and Goldfinches formed a mixed feeding flock in the dunes, and many Skylarks noted too. 2 Kestrels and a pair of Stonechats were in the dunes.
Up to East Chevington , where around 2,000 Pink Feet came in to the north pool from the south,noisily wiffling down to the water. 11 Pintail, a Little Stint, 3 Ruff and a juv Curlew Sandpiper, 49 Dunlin, 600 Lapwings and 120 Golden Plover were seen.
Hauxley next, where a drake Scaup was among many Gadwall and Wigeon. 9 Bar tailed Godwits rested on a bank with 55 Oystercatchers. 5 House Martins and 2 Swallows flew south at Hadston.Another Stonechat seen here. At Cresswell, another Little Stint, 3 Ruff ,3 Stonechats and a R.B. Merganser were the highlights and a late Yellow Wagtail noted.
A.S.Jack