Selbrigg, Morston and Coastguards
Friday March 28 Another short trip out, this time with the intention of taking some photos of commoner birds. Maybe Selbrigg would be worth another visit. Since the woman who used to feed the birds here regularly no longer does so, it's a bit of a lottery. We always put food out with variable results. It was past mid morning when we arrived - not the optimum time . Pretty quickly the first birds arrived. First a Robin, then a Great Tit, followed by a Nuthatch and a Coal Tit. It was a very short flurry which was soon over. Morston is always a favourite place. There's something about mud, water, marsh, aged wood and boats which we both find irresistible. Bathed in sunshine today too. The tide was well out, leaving a mere trickle in the creeks - which meant no seal trips and people. Redshank corner (at the far end of the car park), had at least eight birds bathing and preening. Stopping to view a lovely Greenshank feeding at the water's edge, Pam saw a Spoonb...