Friday, 26 January 2018

26/01/18. Ashdown Bird Group in Norfolk. Day 2.


Friday 26 January 2018

Another glorious day with clear skies, no wind and bright sunny conditions.


Thornham Harbour

  • First stop was Thornham Harbour to see the long-staying Twite (10+) and a lovely Spotted Redshank.
Titchwell
At Titchwell we enjoyed a terrific sea watch.

  • Top of the bill for me were the 4 drake Long-tailed Ducks which moved majestically 20 metres out to sea.  
  • Not far behind were the drake Eiders which were nearby. 

  • Several Red-throated Divers moved through.
  • Not to be snubbed were the 10+ Goldeneye including at least 5 males.
  • On the reserve a Bar-tailed Godwit was seen next to a Black-tailed Godwit to allow a simple comparison.

Salthouse

We dipped on the Snow Buntings at Salthouse.


Stiffkey
The roost at Stiffkey was spectacular with 3 Ringtail Hen Harriers and a superb male Hen Harrier which came very close - much to the delight of everyone present.  Also seen was another Barn Owl.




Wonderful!




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