25th May 2015

Took the two-hour drive to Titchfield Haven to arrive at 0935 hrs. Parked at the reserve end, but coudn't locate the greater yellowlegs. After hearing that the bird had been seen at the north of the flood, it was late enough that it would take longer to walk out there than it would for the tide to go down, which hopefully the bird would follow. Then I remembered reading that the footpath along the flood could be accessed from bridge street in Titchfield village. We drove up there and walked south for about a mile, where a group of birders were watching the GREATER YELLOWLEGS amongst Black-Tailed Godwits, and was very vocal. Unfortunatly, it flew south alone towards Titchfield Haven before I could get any decent pictures of it.

We rushed back down to the southern end and headed to the Suffern Hide where 2 birders had already picked it up on the far right of the hide. Fortunatly, the bird flew closer and started feeding just in front of the hide, allowing a much better photo opportunity.

Also at Titchfield Haven, I had Sandwich Tern, 2+ Avocets and plenty of common terns.

Next stop was Water Meadow, Wareham. We had a Jay and yet another Red Kite, increasing my year total so far to 12!

Eventually, the RED-FOOTED FALCON showed at close range in front of us, however its appearances were brief, quick flybys, so it was tricky to keep up using my camara.