Photo Trip

 Wednesday November 27

Wakimg to a beautiful sunny morning with very little cloud and wind, I suggested a day out where photographing any available birds was the aim, rather than a list. Pam embraced this idea, first stop Brancaster Ovary Staithe. This has always been one of our favourite north coast stops.Sea, birds, boats and marsh. Bathed in winter sun today, it was at its best. A receding tide too so that the birds present were busy feeding on the exposed mud. The tide rises and fall very quickly, the view is constantly changing. Just two other cars, we were able to drive around and change position. 

As usual, the two cars present were in pole position, their owners reading the newspaper. They have every right to do so BUT, it's maddening. 

A fishing Cormorant barely broke the surface before it dived again. The stubby part of its wings showing look like flippers. 


 A small flock of Pinkfeet flew over.

 


Ducks moved with the tide too. We had Wigeon and Mallard land nearby for a short while, before disappearing.


 

 

 


 

About twenty Dunlin, in their subdued winter garb, sewing machined their way through the wet mud verges.



 Ringed Plovers have always been a favourite, they are such neat, well assembled, little birds, I find them very endearing.

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Even though it was only early afternoon, the light was fading even more into the gold of a winter evening. The birds were even further away too, next stop Holkham Park gateway. 

The small herd of hardy Belted Galloway cattle was feeding below. Well scattered amongst them were two Great Egrets and a Grey Heron. I couldn't get them all in one photo. 


 I didn't manage to photograph many species, yet it was all very enjoyable.

 

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