My flip to drive, so Brian and Norman met at mine for a visit as much as the North Coast. First cease was Blakeney, the place a superb, lengthy stroll failed to supply the hoped-for Twite – nor anything a lot! The ‘highlights’ had been a number of Marsh Harriers, a lot of Brents and a frosty-looking Stonechat.
Subsequent cease Cley: the centre hides had been empty, fairly presumably as a result of there have been only a few birds aside from geese. We gave it an hour earlier than adjourning to the guests’ centre for espresso. A go to to Bishop’s Disguise gave fleeting glimpses of the Dowitcher, in addition to a couple of Golden Plovers, so we determined to complete the session at Stiffkey, the place a quick ‘grill’ of the flooded meadows reverse the Pink Lion revealed that the Shiny Ibis has returned for the winter!
Regardless of all makes an attempt at resets, upkeep and setting adjustments, my digicam simply is not going to focus sharply for the time being: I will must chunk the bullet after Christmas and get it serviced…
