Awake at 0620 to check the weather and finding a disappointing cloudy sky. Rechecking the forecast it looked like this was going to last all day, so wifey gets a lie in. There was no rush to get out now, so we had a cuppa in the motorhome and later set off for RSPB Arne (as we were members now).
We spent the morning on one of the trails with little to show for our time. We settled in one of the hides, but after 30 minutes we were both freezing, so it’s off to the café for a sandwich and coffee.
Heading off in the afternoon towards Big Wood and Shipstall beach we pass miles of power cables as the whole area was being prepared for ‘Winter Watch’ which we think starts next week on the TV. Fortunately the afternoon trek was more productive.
A spoonbill – not seen one of these before.
Sika Deer wandered into view whilst photographing the Spoonbills
Finally along the beach we came across a few dozen Oyster Catchers. The tide was going out to reveal the mudflats, so obviously it was feeding time.
Tomorrow we return home; it’s been a nice little break, but not with the clear skies and sunny weather we were expecting. But we will return as it’s only 75 minutes from home. Hopefully we’ll get sunshine on the next visit.
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