WWT Severn Wader Festival

14-15 Sept - A fairly quiet wader festival according to reports, with the best of the bunch being the continuing presence of 3 Spotted Redshanks, one of which was obliging close to the Robbie Garnett hide on afternoon of 15th. Otherwise, some good views of cryptic Snipe, and Avocet, Redshank, Ruff and Black-tailed Godwit all present as usual, with a Greenshank from Zeiss hide over the high tide period. A Little Stint flew by calling on 14th. No nearctic waders despite the recent westerlies, but always something to see and usually at fairly close quarters to the hide. A Grey Wagtail is also being obliging at the moment, on the stream right in front of the Rushy hide.