An eye examination in Morpeth (free at last !) gave an opportunity to wander along the coast. Hence without dog in tow managed to cover several sites i.e Bothal Pond, QE II CP, Woodhorn fields, Snab Pt, Cresswell Pond, East Chevington and Amble Harbour. Nearly all had concentrations of wildfowl but nothing out of the ordinary but this does mean all had some open water. Main highlight were 28 Whooper Swans S of Alnmouth in coastal fields seen from road. Quite possible for a Bewick’s to be found here again. The Long-tailed Duck was still showing at East Chevington at the N end of N Pool. Also again the Tundra Bean Goose was reported in the Pinkfoot flock in field S of Druridge Pools. Already had a description of this bird from Dave Elliott.
TR Dean