Most folk know of Titchwell RSPB reserve, always worth a visit, so the usual crew downed their coffees and sandwich ready to make our way toward the beach.
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Common Gull. RDG
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It seemed that the beach was the "in"place with a good selection of telescopes trained on sea watching.
A good flow of Gannets intermingled with Bonxie and Arctic Skuas.
Red-breasted Merganser, Great Crested Grebe, Kittiwakes and the like kept viewers happy.
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Gannet. RDG.
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The tide was fair way in, dainty Sanderling foraged and ran along the water's edge, whilst more robust Turnstones nosed under numerous shells and pebbles looking for a snack.
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Sanderling in mid thrust. RDG.
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Foraging Turnstone. RDG. |
The occasional Redshank and Avocet made an appearance . From the dunes I noticed a grassy hump thinking to myself this could be a good place to photograph from it suddenly moved and morphed into club member Matt Hazleton.........mornin' Matt.
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Redshank RDG. |
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Avocet. RDG.
Walking back flocks of Golden Plover, Ruff and Godwits fed and rested on the marsh. Stopping near |
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Curlew. RDG. |
Parrinder hide, Curlew and Redshank were noted, on an RSPB sign a Blue Tit was investigating.
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Blue Tit RDG. |
Back around the car parking area the trees and bushes were scanned in the hope of something good.
A continental Blackbird eating berries and Migrant Hawker were found.
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Migrant Hawker RDG. |
As usual a nice day out with the weather keeping fine and good company. Cheerz Robin.