I missed the core count survey date for the December WeBS, as I was away. I wanted to fit an alternative date in December and this proved tricky, as many high tides were in darkness. Tuesday's high tide was just before dawn, at 8:08, so I went for that. It was cloudy, and there is just enough light to see the birds, although very dark for photos. I flushed a Rock Pipit from the Myton Bridge saltmarsh, which was the highlight of the survey itself. I think it has been there for a few weeks as I also flushed a pipit in my last visit. After the visit, I walked to the end of Corinthians way. I spotted a Dunlin on the sea wall, but I was too close (top shot) and it flew, with a few others and a Ringed Plover, both new species for the year (number 105 and 106). At the Half-tide basin there is a Black Redstart, my second in Hull this year, and two Rock Pipits, what a day! With only a few days left for the year, this might well be the final tally.
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