Norman picked up Brian and me at 07.00 for a morning’s tour round a few Broadland hotspots. First cease was Hickling, the place an grownup male Crimson-backed Shrike finally posed considerably distantly for images: we had been saved entertained by 18+ Cranes, a lot of Whitethroats (Higher and Lesser) and a male Stonechat. A cease on the viewing platform added Inexperienced Sandpiper and Nice White Egret to the day checklist.
After espresso and scone at Potter Heigham we determined to move dwelling by way of Ranworth, parking by the Church and strolling out to the Reserve Centre. On the best way we loved seeing half a dozen Swallowtail caterpillars, in addition to an huge Longhorn Beetle (Musk?) From the boat stage on the centre we might pick the comings and goings of the Ospreys as they fed their now-fledged teen, whereas one other Nice White and a Spoonbill facet by facet had been noteworthy.
A cease on the disguise on the stroll again to the automotive gave us fleeting views of a male Kingfisher, whereas yet one more Hummer was good to see by the Church cafe.
