There are distinct benefits in having a workhorse automotive like our Zafira: you possibly can put a great deal of stuff within the again for enterprise journeys or visits to the recycling centre with out worrying in regards to the odd little bit of grime or scuffing. Equally, you possibly can fortunately park it anyplace and drive down the bumpiest observe: very helpful for birding in East Anglia!
I crawled away from bed early sufficient to reach at West Runton earlier than the ticket machine was in operation: I needed to wait till 7.02 earlier than it will settle for any cash! Regardless of the early begin and a 3 mile circuit of the automotive park and cliff areas, yesterday’s Hoopoe appeared to have departed: only a Kestrel, just a few Whitethroats and a Skylark or two weren’t a lot compensation! A well-marked Jackdaw appeared a bit like one of many japanese race birds…
Given the truth that I used to be up right here anyway, I made a decision to make the lengthy haul west to Choseley for a gander on the journey of seven Dotterel. In truth, I discovered them right away, however they had been as removed from the vantage level as doable, hanging round throughout a ploughed discipline with a few Golden Plover.
A transfer down the hill to Titchwell added a few 12 months ticks: Noticed Redshank and Kittiwake, whereas it was good to see Little Ringed Plovers good and shut. Nonetheless plenty of Brents round, in addition to good numbers of Swifts
