Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Monday, 25 June 2012

Norfolk. Not quite abroad. (Part 1)

I spent a fantastic couple of days with my parents in Norfolk last weekend. The birds to be found in this part of the country are quite something, and not what I find in my own back yard. So it made a nice change to see lots of waders and sea birds plus some more unusual birds that we didn't expect to show up.
We were based in Snettisham which has a stony beach and a vast area of mudflats. Ideal for waders of all varieties.

Bar-tailed Godwits on a flypast. 

 A Common Tern against the slate grey sky.

A Mediterranean Gull.

An Oystercatcher. Very common and very noisy, but also very colourful.

At Titchwell there were plenty of Resdshanks, Avocets, Shelduck and a few rarities flew in to make it even more enjoyable. A Spotted Redshank was a first for me, as were the Little Gulls that showed themselves very nicely, and the following day a Spoonbill dropped in, although it was too distant for my camera.

A Common Redshank.



A Spotted Redshank. (Apologies for the colour, the light was on the wrong side on a dull day.)


Come back soon for part 2 and some nice close ups of the very photogenic Avocet.

24 comments:

  1. great bird photographs and I especially love the in flight ones

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  2. Great color, It makes me want to head straight to the sea shore! The Mediterranean Gull is a new one on me. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Great flight shots, Adam! I love that oystercatcher!

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  4. Well done with the tern shot Adam - they are fast movers and grey into grey is never easy.

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  5. Nice tern shots Adam - they are fast movers and grey into grey is never easy.

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  6. Great series!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. a great group of shorebirds!

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  8. So nice to see this serie of photos! A great WBW post!

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  9. Great photos of all the shorebirds.

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  10. Beautiful shore birds!!! I find them all so fascinating.

    MERLIN FALCON

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  11. What an amazing assortment of beautifully photographed birds. It is wonderful, sometimes, to be in a new place and enjoy that sense of discovery in nature's treasures.

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  12. Wonderful birds and photos. Too hard to pick a favorite they are all beautiful. Have a great day!

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  13. Another amazing series! All so beautiful... particularly the redshank and the oyster catcher.

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  14. Dave, I love your flight shots and that Oyster catcher is great!Have a great day!

    Shantana

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  15. Great pictures you show of some beautiful birds. Wishing you a good day :)

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  16. Great set of shots - the Med Gull is a cracker.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Australia

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  17. Nice images! Sounds like you had a very productive time!

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  18. Love the "in-flight" captures Adam. Fantastic!

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  19. Nice collection of shots - and a nice part of the world!

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  20. Amazing captures. I love those in flight shots.

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  21. Terrific series! I love that Oystercatcher.

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  22. Just love the Med Gull Adam - super shot of a difficult to find bird.

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  23. A great collection of species Adam and congrats on the lifer! I have never heard of a Mediterranean Gull, what an excellent shot of an awesome bird!

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  24. Great series of shots Adam! I've stumbled on the Bar-tailed Godwits, Oystercatchers & Terms here. I haven't seen the others before (I'm not sure if we have them in Australia)

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