A 7.00am begin noticed Brian, Norman and me at Titchwell earlier than the crowds arrived. We began off in Island Disguise, the place a very good grill of the waders revealed nothing out of the extraordinary, however did give us shut views of Ruff, Avocets and Dunlin. Persevering with to Parrinder Disguise we added Peregrine, Widespread Sandpiper, Spoonbill and Golden Plover: we chatted with a few different birders who advised us that the Stilt spent most of its time on the east finish of the reserve. Abandoning a stroll out to the seaside, we retraced our steps, turning off the principle path and heading across the again of the reserve by way of the ‘Autumn Path’: persistence was rewarded when the goal hen flew in and landed proper in entrance of us! A Pink Kite flew low overhead as we walked again…
After espresso and sausage baps (veggie, naturally!) we made the stroll out to the seaside, with little to point out for it – just some Knot and Sanderling and a Nice White Egret. As soon as again in Brian’s new automotive, we headed eastwards, stopping at North Swimming pools, Wells, the place a few Greenshanks and 4 Cattle Egrets have been good to search out.
We drove residence by way of espresso at Cley: it appeared a disgrace to not go to Bishop’s, the place one other Nice White, a few Inexperienced Sandpipers and a pleasant togger from Royston made it definitely worth the effort!
