And then there were four!
A further three avocets arrived at Wader Lake overnight on Monday 24 February, bringing the season's total so far to four.
All eyes on are now on the skies to see how many more will return!
The photo we posted of the first lone bird also made it onto the ITV Tyne Tees weather. Check it out on youtube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWCIk007T-k&feature=youtu.be