The Serengeti at Peto's Marsh, Carlton Marshes!

Absolutely superb birding at Carlton marshes, with Peto's Marsh packed full of an unprecedented number of birds this afternnon (Thursday 17 February), walking up the bund large groups of winter- plumaged Black- tailed Godwits were a sight to behold. There wea large flock of over 100 birds walking by the edge of the marsh close to the bund. the Eastern Yellow Wagtail was soon seen on Turnpike Marsh at the back, walking along a spit feeding and walking left and then it flew some way right. The yellow could be seen on its breast clearly. I heard the occasional Water Pipit but couldn't see any until I saw one in flight and then 5 Water Pipit feeding together on the grassy area viewed from the bund as I slowly made my way back. 2 Ruff, 87 Golden Plover, c1200 Lapwing, c450 Blk T Godwit, c250 Snipe, c450 Wigeon, 40+ Pintail, c30 Dunlin, finally a fine female ringtail Hen Harrier was hunting around the eastern part of the Peto's marsh. TBC