Another foray to Stag Rocks, Bamburgh and at last connected with the Grey Phalarope ! Marvellous views just offshore 200 metres south of the Stag painting on the rocks. Strangely quiet otherwise though main Common Scoter flock of 400+ was a long way out. Just a couple of Long-tailed Ducks and 20 Purple Sandpiper. Other stops at Budle Bay, Fenham le Moor & Fenham Mill were also on the quiet side with just 10 Whooper Swans visible from Fenham Mill bridge over the railway line though probably others hidden. A few Pintail visible at distance at Fenham le Moor. TRD/JD
