Today was a bright sunny day that made it a joy to be by the sea at Lee on Solent, paddling in the retreating tide all be it in Wellington boots!

The Sanderling looks great in the sunshine.

When the tide is in the Oystercatchers roost on the island within Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve. As the tide starts to fall they take off and move out to the beach and follow the tide as it goes out. When the tide turns and starts to come in they make their way back to the reserve. Without looking at the tide table I knew the tide was going out as when I arrived the Oystercatchers were flying out.

4 Buzzards were circling – I have noticed these high soring groups of Buzzards group together at the start of the breeding season the 4 birds were soon joined by 2 more. 6 was quite a sight. 50 years ago to see a Buzzard I would have to travel to Exmoor in the West Country to see a Buzzard. These large birds of prey have quadrupled in number since 1970. Their wingspan is around 4 feet.

Turnstone.

Wood Pigeon enjoy the sun.