Pockets of Joy
Tuesday December 3 Natural history experiences always brings joy to my life. Even if the weather is dull and gloomy, it lightens the spirit. On Tuesday, we decided to do what we know as the Winterton run. Nothing in particular in mind, just to have a look around. We both love the winter geese flocks in Norfolk, and Horsey did not disappoint. Several hundred Pink-feet were grazing in a roadside field, their soft contact calls filling the air. Occasionally, for no apparent reason, a group would spring into flight, circling around before returning to a similar position in the field. The RNLI men were on duty at the gate to Winterton Dunes car park. All today's entry fees were a donation to their association, the kiosk was closed, their money bucket sounded generously full. There were more cars than expected. It was quickly obvious why. The Atlantic Grey seals were pupping on the beach below. All photos, apart from the Fulmar, are Pam's. This is part of the Horsey/...