East coast waders

6-11 Sept - A few days in Norfolk within striking distance of both Cley and Titchwell. A decent total of 22 wader species seen, no rarities but several scarce migrants including 3-4 smart Spotted Redshanks and several elegant Greenshanks at Cley, and a Curlew Sandpiper and a very confiding Purple Sandpiper at Titchwell - as well as good views of both Black-tailed and especially Bar-tailed Godwits - good numbers of Ruff - and Knot, Sanderling and Turnstone on the beach, a flyover Whimbrel, and a high-tide Curlew flock at Cley. Snipe were present but fairly elusive, and Avocets still at both sites after the end of the breeding season. Also seen - Water Rail, Marsh Harrier, Great White Egret and Mediterranean Gull.