Sunday 16th February 2014
Ashdown Bird Group Visit
Final Day
The agenda for the final day included another attempt to locate the Glossy Ibis in the fields on the Holt Road just south of Cley by Sea and a visit to Norwich to look for a Waxwing before heading up to Horning to spend some time with Nic before heading home in the evening.
The Glossy Ibis eluded us yet again and incredibly we just missed the Waxwing at Norwich; despite our staying for over an hour it did not return. However........
While we were waiting we met a really interesting local birder, David, who gave us some really good birding advice including a good place to see a Glossy Ibis near to where Nic lives. He also told us about his garden at home at Blofield just east of Norwich where he had a tick list of over 300 bird sightings!!!! (including an Osprey) - more than my life list from 3 continents. His blog can be seen by following the link below:
We took David's advice and, having duly picked up Nic, we headed out to Martham TG438191 where, true to form, a superb Glossy Ibis was feeding in the field less than 10m from the path we were walking along. Thanks David!
We ran out of time to pursue David's other recommendation a Two-barred Crossbill at Hoveton Hall TG312200.
A good final day in Nic's company.
The visit ended just after 18.00 and we arrived home some 3 hours later -tired but fulfilled. A lovely time!
Five new sightings this year and a species count in excess of 80 was a commendable effort under the circumstances.
Species List for Visit:
TO BE ADDED SOON
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