Red-breasted Goose at Paglesham

I had a few hours free in the middle of the day today so asked the Jims if they wanted to try for the Red-breasted Goose at Wallasea Island and despite the heavy rain they decided to join me in the limited time we had. I've already been to Wallasea this year but didn't find the Goose but recently the bird has been seen more often on the other side of Paglesham creek so before heading into the reserve today we drove down to East End Paglesham and very quickly found the Red-breasted Goose in a large flock of Brents.

The bird was distant and the rain was heavy but I managed a record shot.

Red-breasted Goose with the Brents

On the reserve we walked in the rain out to the hide and managed to add Ringed Plover to the year list amongst the 59 species seen on this visit which included Hen Harrier, Grey Plover and Avocet to name a few.

Kestrel

We got wet, very wet and headed home in good time.

Year list now 150