A windy day in Essex

I took a trip out to the RSPB Reserve in Rainham yesterday. It is a great reserve and definitely a good place to visit.

It was a very windy day which made photographing with my new lens (a Sigma 500mm lens) a bit difficult as it caught the wind like a sail.
A number of species were present but not many were in range of my camera however it was an enjoyable day and they do good cake!

Highlight of the day was a sighting of a Godwit, unfortunately I didn't have time to set up my tripod as I had just arrived in the hide so shot handheld.