Norfolk
Our second day was, unfortunately, curtailed by the awful weather. It was wet, windy and cold for much of the day. Nevertheless we still managed to enjoy some super birding.
Holkham a.m.
- If you remember we drew a blank yesterday at Holme in our search for shorelarks. Today we hit the jackpot at Holkham where we counted at least 68 of the beauties. They were foraging in the vegetation near to the paths. The views were outstanding. We even had time to watch them in flight. This is the largest total recorded in Norfolk for over 40 years - amazing.
- Only 10 waxwings today - on the A149 outside of Thornham as we drove to Holkham!
What a great way to spend a couple of hours on a dull morning!
Burnham Overy p.m.
- After lunch we braced ourselves for the long walk out to the sand dunes, in deteriorating weather, to look for the long-staying Isabelline Wheatear. Returning birders told us the bird was showing well but just as we arrived it flew off towards the sea. After some smart birding involving up to 20 of us we found it again and finally got some excellent views, between the heavy downpours. It was at some cost in terms of comfort and patience but it was well worth it.
- We managed to finish the day at Titchwell where we watched 20+ marsh harriers come to roost.
Another "lifer"
Addition to BUBO UK 2016 Bird List:
Isabelline wheatear (251)
Addition to BUBO Life List:
Isabelline wheatear (322)
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