There had been reports of a Roseate Tern at Doxey Marshes so off we went to investigate, when looking for a way in we found a Lesser Whitethroat singing at the back of Lidl great a year tick. We eventually found our way from Sainsburys Car Park.

After consultation with local birders we found that the Roseate Tern sighting was perhaps a little dubious. Trust our luck!

All was not lost though we did see this Garganey which was another year tick.

Garganey, Doxey Marshes 18/5/2008

We called at Seven Springs on the way back but again we had no luck with the Chase birds.