At the pointof the estuary this morning at high tide there were about 60 Golden Plover, a similar number of Dunlin and one lone Ringed Plover along with the usual administration of Cormorants. Along the Leri saltings, 13 Mallard, 5 Curlew, a large raft of Widgeon up the estuary. Six Redwings came down the estuary and headed for the dunes - or beyond.