thanks to Jane,Mike and colleagues for another informative and fun afternoon watching the waders at Allen hide. To the guy who made it clear to me that he did not approve of the hide being closed for the event, and who said it caused a lot of anger - we all paid for the priviledge of the use of the hide and for the help to identify the birds. It was one afternoon for one and a half hours, next time maybe he would like to help those new to birding develop their knowledge rather than criticise those who actually put the time in to educate and help others!
keep watching!