With very little time to spare, Jimmy and I decide to head up the A1(m ) to the small reserve in Hertfordshire, Lemsford Springs.
A reported Jacksnipe was the aim. It took us 40 minutes to reach the springs in Welwyn Garden City.
We really were on the clock and were pleased to find the entrance gate open for us.
It's only a few minutes' walk to the first hide; it had a few birders in there, but they were very accommodating and made room on the bench for an old boy, much appreciated.
One Jacksnipe was in the middle of the water, right in front of the hide, to give us great views of it.
We only spent 15 minutes watching it before we headed back to the car, probably the shortest time we have ever spent on a birding trip.
We were told that two more Jacksnipes were seen at the second hide, but not as good a view as we got from the first hide. On the way home, it's reported that there are now five Jacksnipe being seen. A very quick year tick, but well worth the effort.
Also seen while there were some Green Sandpipers, Grey Wagtails, and Common Snipe.
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