Another bright start to the day but plenty of showers about. The Lunar progression has meant that we have a neap tide which is ebbing as we’re walking by the Harbour. As the mud is uncovered a host of
waders are feeding on the many organisms that are still by the surface. Along the channel edge there are curlew at regular intervals interspersed with Redshank; on the mud there are a couple of duck, even a wigeon or two.
Further along it was delightful to see a large group of Ringed Plover dancing about close to the water’s
edge. It’s not often that they come to this part of the harbour so their presence is noteworthy. About twenty were spread over a stretch of about a hundred yards, clearly they like to stay together.
In the fields the purpose of the post seen earlier has become plain, the stretch of land bordering the permissive path along the harbour edge has been enclosed. It’s a well constructed fence with plenty of posts topped with barbed wire with gates in strategic spots; certainly built to last for some time. I can only assume that it’s for grazing cattle which would form an attractive band along the
path and a pleasant change from arable crops.
At Dell Quay it was clear that the members of the sailing club have been busy, the empty space on the Quay has been filled up with yachts once more for the winter. They’ve recently been craned out, neatly placed in a line with their masts stepped sitting on top of their coach roofs. It’s a sign of the passing seasons, rather sad compared with the excitement of haul out; at least they’re safe from winter gales.