An early begin noticed Linda and me at Cley by 07.30. First port of name was the Centre Hides, from which we loved good views of a Spoonbill, Cattle Egret, Frequent Sandpiper, Sedge Warbler and Cetti’s Warbler. Marcus Nash and a bunch of purchasers arrived, offering tons extra eyes to scan the scrapes! Just a few enticing Ruff appeared, in addition to quite a few Little Ringed Plovers.
An extended stroll round to Bishop’s Conceal gave us higher views of a Frequent Sandpiper, in addition to a lot of Ruff and Avocets. We determined to go to Babcock Conceal, and set off eastwards: we would solely reached the East Financial institution when the CBC Whatsapp revealed that every one the targets at Babcock had flown off, however that Marcus had discovered a Curlew Sandpiper on Pat’s. After a trot again to Bishop’s we discovered this enticing wader with a Ruff a long way throughout the scrape. A pleasant couple from Suffolk allow us to have a peep by way of their scope! After espresso and scones – and a nice encounter with pleasant girls Anne and Pam – we determined to take a look at Kelling Quags once more, and headed east.
All the same old birds had been in proof: Whitethroats, Stonechats, Linnets, Sedge, Reed and Backyard Warblers, however could not find both of the reported Whinchats.
After failing to get served at Holt Backyard Centre Cafe, we returned to Cley, through one of many heaths. We had been thrilled to listen to – and see – a pair of Turtle Doves! After scrumptious parsnip soup we headed again to Sheringham, drained however elated!
