Mad March Birding in Norfolk
Our regular three day breaks over to Norfolk are proving very popular indeed, and when you look at the list of great birds we saw last weekend we think you will understand why.
Here are the highlight birds -
Fulmar, Little Egret, Great white Egret, Whooper Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Eurasian White fronted Goose, Barnacle Goose, Brent Goose, Egyptian Goose, American Wigeon, Mandarin, Eider, Long tailed Duck, Velvet Scoter, Smew, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Rough legged Buzzard, Peregrine, Red legged Partridge, Grey Partridge, Golden Pheasant, Avocet, Golden Plover, Grey Plover, Ruff, Woodcock, Black tailed Godwit, Bar tailed Godwit, Spotted Redshank, Mediterranean Gull, Barn Owl, Short eared Owl, Wood Lark, Shore Lark, Water Pipit, Stonechat, Cetti's Warbler, Great grey Shrike, Brambling, Arctic Redpoll, Common Redpoll, Lesser Redpoll, Crossbill, Snow Bunting, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting.
All these and more in just three days! We are running lots of trips, and would love to put together a trip just for you! We have availability on the following dates -
8th - 10th June 2012
6th - 8th July 2012
3rd - 5th August 2012
Here are some images taken over the weekend, why not join us for wonderful birds and great fun on one of our guided birdwatching trips?
The Wash mud at RSPB Snettisham home to thousands of waders
This particular Knot was very confiding
Brain and Mat snap some flying Brent Geese
A flock of Dark bellied Brent Geese head for the fields to feed, spot the Barnacle?
A flock of newly arrived Avocets rest on the lagoons at Cley NWT reserve
More Avocets fly in
Cameraman at work
Spotted Redshanks and Black tailed Godwits at RSPB Titchwell
Brain and Mat use commando tactics to stalk a flock of Skylarks
Mat finds a new way to take the weight off his neck!
This lovely Robin came to watch us
Farmland birds, such as this stunning Yellowhammer, still survive here
Norfolk landscapes are breathtaking
Evening light out on the marsh
We out again early morning
We enjoyed close up views of gangs of noisy Crossbills
Worth a trip to Norfolk alone for! Male Golden Pheasant, brilliant pic by Brian
Sunset over Thornham Harbour
A wonderful trip, many thanks to Brian, Helen and Mat for their great company.