Brian and I left early and have been on the Coastguards whereas there was nonetheless a brilliant waning Moon over the Eye Discipline. A seawatch gave us only a juvenile Gannet and a Yellow-legged Gull, so we moved spherical to Bishop’s Disguise: similar story, with a lot of Teal and Wigeon and a distant Kingfisher. The stroll alongside the East Financial institution was additionally unproductive, including just a few Little Egrets and 4 Pintails.
Because the guests’ centre was closed we drove west to Holkham for espresso on the ‘Lookout’ cafe, earlier than strolling to the brand new Jordan Disguise. Distant Egrets, Curlews and Geese have been small reward for the lengthy stroll, and after half an hour we determined to move house. As we reached the automotive a small flock of Black-tailed Godwits flew in. Amongst them was a smaller, well-marked particular person with a really brilliant tremendous: we toyed with the concept it was the Cley Dowitcher, however higher views dashed our hopes! (Brian’s wonderful photographs under)
