A thrash around Burnham Overy Dunes, from the A149 to Gun hill and then across to Holkham Pines and back to the main road, from dawn, was pretty unproductive. 4 Grey Wagtails flew west during the morning, as did a Yellow Wagtail, while a single Wheatear was in the dunes. The west end of Holkham pines was more productive, with 2 Pied Flycatchers of particular note. At least 15 Chiffchaffs, 4 Blackcaps and 8 Lesser Whitethroats were scattered through the area, while a quick look at the sea produced 25 Gannets, 3 Kittiwakes east and 2 Arctic Skuas west. Out on the freshmarsh at least 150 Pink-footed Geese were present, my first of the year, with a single White-fronted Goose. Moving on to Warham Greens another 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps and 5 Lesser Whitethroats were noted. At least 11 Common Buzzards were seen (3 Holkham freshmarsh, 2 Wells, 6 over Wells East Hills), suggesting some movement. The final stop was at Titchwell RSPB where 2 Little Stints and a Curlew Sandpiper were present on the freshmarsh.
