As usual we received a warm welcome from the RSPB wardens when we arrived at the Leighton Moss Visitor Centre on a pleasant sunny morning. They always take real pleasure in pointing out to us where the plum species might be seen. We began our morning at the feeding station where, among other species I was delighted to see several marsh tits. We then moved on keen to get round to Lower Hide. On the way we called in at the bearded tit grit trays and Causeway Hide. There were no beardies to be seen but for some reason it did seem to be attracting plenty of small birds including a coulple more marsh tits. Lower Hide produced the bird of the day: a female long-tailed duck, although it never really came close enough for successful photography. Back at the centre we met up with Peter and Linda for a cup of tea and then made our way to Lillian's Hide where we were delighted to see a jack snipe. On the way to Grizedale and Tim Jackson's Hides we heard cettis warblers; they seem to be doing really well on the reserve and we heard several. By now the weather had closed in and while in Tim Jackson Hide the rain set in big time. Time to dash back to the cars and head for the Strickland Arms at Sizerh for another excellent meal.
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