I decided that I would visit RSPB Blacktoft Sands 27th March 2023. On arrival I was told that only one hide was available due to the paths leading to the other hides were flooded. So I walked to the hide that was available only to find as expected it was quite busy, but i managed to get a seat and I was so glad I did. I had only ever seen Avocets before from photos and there in front of me was an Avocet, I was so pleased to see one and it didn't end there as you will see from the photos below.
With the only one hide available I decided that I would head back to RSPB St Aidans with a few more hours available, why not. The first look in the binoculars to the left hand field I saw a small bird heading my way and it landed within 20m of me see photo.
A meadow Pipit
A reed bunting wanted to see what was going on
This one was nosey too
On the lake a Great crested grebe
Pochard with a pearl necklace.
Black headed Gull
Maggie getting a good view over the reserve
Blue Tit
Two more black head Gulls Talking Football
Grey heron not being sociable
On the way back to the car a Buzzard
And then I spotted deer on the hill
That's them all for today thanks for viewing
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Looks like you had a great day out, very productive for the photo's Nice to have seen the Avocets.