Having discovered that I could get to Withern on bus in an hour I decided to try see the Rough legged buzzard that has been around. I arrived a 10:15 and walked down a public footpath and ended up walking around a field then through a small wood and at the other side of the wood was a photography hide, not sure who was in there or even if they were after the rough legged buzzard. After walking across that field i waited at the edge by a large tree. There was a shot on that put up every single bird I think they were shooting ducks. They put up mallard and Teal and small flock of Greylags. After 15 minutes i walked back to towards the road and I spotted the buzzard flying at treetop level over Withern towards it usual area
Finally 200 on my life list The bird perched about 300 metres away allowing farely good views after advancing about 100m.Having seen this amazing bird I then got on the bus to Mablethorpe were I was hoping to do a little seawatching. Having walked a mile down the beach I sat down and waited for n hour And to my delight a large flock of Common Scotter flew into my field of view and settled on the sea bird 201
Also n the beach was Sanderling and plenty of gulls aswell as two washed up dead seal one a large adult.A great day out with 44 species seen. I would also like to say a big thanks to John, Phil and James for there help in locating the bird. Its very much appreciated and the best side to Lincolnshire Bird Club
I was using my camera at 600mm and blowing up the image to get as close to them as possible. Learnt that you really do need a scope to seawatch. Didnt see any Divers or Grebes either