Took Janet to Morpeth as she was going down to Kent to see her parents. Then stopped at Cresswell Pond where the Curlew Sandpiper was still present together with a Ruff. Druridge was quiet and headed off home. Once back home received text regarding a Collared Pratincole at Castle Island. Hence off again and joined a small throng at the south side of the island. Told it had just flown which I took to be par for the course for me. However it returned and was seen really well in flight as it flew up and down the estuary. Only 3rd record for county with singles in 1966 & 1983. Fitting I suppose that the last person to find one in 1983 (Tom Cadwallender) is currently in Ecuador. No need to rush back Tom ! TRD
