As Brian and I pulled into the car park at Buck Beck, overlooking Cleethorpes Dunes, the tide was just on the turn. At 6.45m it wasn't the biggest tide but it was enough to bring the birds close enough for good birding. Our route took us along the promenade and then onto Anthony's Bank with views out over the estuary across to Spurn Point and the sea forts. At this point the tide was still too far in for birds to be able to feed but as it receded it freed up beach and mud for feeding once more. We walked beyond the yacht club to check for birds on Tetney Marsh and on the lagoons where we were delighted to find the local black swan. As we turned to head the sun came out and we were treated to some glorious light. Apart from the black swan, it was good to catch up with some species not seen yet this year: bar-tailed godwit, sanderling and little egret.
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