Resisting the lure of the two Curlew Sands at Marshside (from Nels hide today apparently) I struck out over the mosses late afternoon, covering Plex Moss and North Moss Lane.
Everything started well, despite the grey overcast conditions, with two Yellow Wags and three Reed Buntings in the fallow field west of Getterns Farm.
The Yellow Wags were calling frequently, and joined by a local Pied Wag and Corn Bunting at one point.
Willow Warbler, Whitethroat and two Yellowhammers in Haskayne Cutting and two Buzzards flapping about, but then things went downhill fast.
I had clearly forgotten the famous old farmer's saying: "When the comfrey and nettles be *rse high; it be time to go seawatching".
North Moss Lane had singing Willow Warbler, but the Whitethroats were getting quieter and the whole place had a summery feel to it...please God bring me a westerly and a tide soon.
Lots of Blackbirds and three Song Thrushes still singing, but to make up for my abject failure today, here's a few pics from Graham Moreton.
Marshside regulars will know Graham - he spends more time round Sandgrounders hide than the Avocets do.
His shots were taken at Marshside and Martin Mere I think...thanks for sharing Graham...and keep on digiscoping!
Eyes to the skies everyone, eyes to the skies...
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Barn Owl hunting on the beach at the Sandplant (hirundine city) tonight at 9.15pm.
Fabulous sunset too, who needs Norfolk !!
A faded Red Admiral was flying around Lady Green Garden Centre Near Ince Woods this morning, the first I've seen since the one at Ness Gardens on 9th February.
Another interesting escape _ Cackling Canada Goose at Sandgrounders (31.5.08)
"Who needs Norfolk !!"
I do! I'm off for my first visit on Friday 6th for a week. Will be staying about 4 miles from Cley but any other suggestions gratefully accepted.
I'm already thinking about a trip to Weeting Heath, Snettisham and Blakeney Point. As I will have my aged mother with me I can't disappear every day so 3 trips will probably have to do so I want to make them memorable!
Hi Jim,
Been awhile since I did North Norfolk (and I can't go for Mr Squeaky Finch at Blakeney today).
Weeting Heath is good, and Cley is a great reserve, although perhaps not as good for waders as it used to be...the centre there has lots of gen.
Blakeney Point is a tough walk out, although as there's a Trumpeter Finch at the end of it today, it's probably worth it.
For easiest walking and covering most habitat, I'd make sure I got a trip to the RSPB reserve at Titchwell in.