Having recently returned from a holiday in East Anglia I thought it appropriate to show a few photographs of the birdlife we met in our travels. The weather wasn't particularly kind and we had more wet days than dry and sunny as we had hoped. Nevertheless it was good to be away and enjoy the change of scenery. The first week was spent at Holme Next-the -Sea where we had stayed previously on 3 or 4 occasions, right next to the NOA bird observatory and not far from the Titchwell RSPB reserve.
There were a few Spotted Flycatchers but although we were told there was a Pied we failed to locate it.It was good to note a good number of Ruff at Titchwell
Although Great White Egrets are no longer the rarities they used to be, they are always a striking bird to see.
Stock Dove
Grey Heron
Female Shoveler
On Titchwell beach....a small flock of very busy Sanderlings. I just can't help photographing these 'clockwork' waders. .They rarely stop still!
Avocet
Black Winged Stilt .... ringed and reported as an escape from Pensthorpe.
Yellow Browed Warbler Although a far from perfect photo it was the only shot I was able to get of this very fast moving and elusive warbler at NOA Holme
The second week of our holiday was based in Thorpeness on the Suffolk coast and just a few miles south of Minsmere RSPB Reserve.
Again the weather was disappointing but we made the most of the limited opportunities we had.
Waders were in short supply and usually very distant but Dunlin, Black Tailed Godwit, Avocet were well represented and it was good to see distant a Temmincks and Little Stint.
Hobby
...but I was pleased to get this, just before sunset!
We love Suffolk and have already booked for May 2025