Ashdown Bird Group
Glorious sunny day with no rain and little wind. A full day saw us visit Lackford Lakes, Strumpshaw Fen, Hickling Broad before finishing at Stubb Farm.
The highlight had to be the Cranes seen at Stubb Farm. 3 of them flew across us, returned later on before making a final show just before we left. In the bright sunlight they made a really special imprint.
Close behind was the spectacle provided by the Marsh Harriers. at one point I counted 20 in the skies as I panned round. Others managed an even bigger total. I have never seen as many as this before. Amazing!
We managed to see a Muntjac Deer and a Chinese Water Deer to add some variety to the proceedings.
There were quite a few Goldeneye to be seen, including the very good looking drake.
The only new bird for me this year was the Merlin that was seen by a few of us at Stubb Farm.
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| Merlin Library picture |
Not a bad start with one addition to my 2014 Year List - Merlin. (156) and a species count of over 40.
Our hotel for this trip was the Links Hotel, West Runcton near Cromer on the NE Coast of Norfolk.
Addition to 2014 UK Bird List
Merlin (156)
Other Species
Muntjac Deer
Chinese Water Deer
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