Waders flying at Snettisham

Hello Harriet, the wader spectacular is dependant on the tides and iS about feeding waders being pushed up the mudflats as the tide comes in . It currently looks like there are none this month but two in Feb early in the morning and you need to be on site about 60/90 mins before high tide.
Feb Wed 22nd at 6.00am and Thurs 23rd at 6.45am There are 3 more dates in March even earlier in the morning.. When the mudflats are covered the birds usually fly onto the lagoons at the back the viewing site.
Have a look on adwimages.co.uk

Tony

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wherryman/

Yes, I agree with Tony here.

The beginning or the end of the day are the most likely times for large flying groups of waders. It is to do with the tides and the best times for feeding. Fresh food everyday for them to feast on.

There was an article in one of this year's Winterwatch though I will have to remember which one out of 8 programmes LOL. I think it was a member of the public who sent in a story about the Snettisham - about their own experiences of the birds feeding and flying in their thousands.

I have visited Snettisham a few times over the years but during the day, and sadly I have not seem large flocks of waders yet - only scattered groups of birds when the tides are out.
If you have not been to Snettisham you will see that the sand go on for miles, so you are better having a scope on you.
Photography IMHO is quite difficult due to the vast space, and the birds remaining at a good distance from you

Love to hear of your experiences when you visit.

Regards

Kathy and Dave