A few days on the Hampshire coast

Spent a few days birding the Hampshire coast between Hurst and Calshot. Such a superb bit of coastline with plenty of wader habitat.

The days started well with 2 Smooth Snakes on my final survey for 2019, both Juveniles. The smarter of the two photo'd below. Over the days, I covered more than 20 miles in total, and it was hard going at times. Waders were fairly low in variety, Spotted Redshank probably the highlight. Peregrines were regular along the coast, along with Marsh Harrier sightings, and a few Wheatears, and Yellow Wagtails the best of the Migrants. Great White Egret was a nice surprise at dusk amongst a big flock of about 50 Little Egret.