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 21 March 2016

Titchwell

The beach at Titchwell is often just too far away for my little legs to muster the energy. When I do bite the bullet though and follow the path the whole way from the car park it is quite often well worth it. My problem is that I stop (a lot) on the way and look for other things, and it can take me a good while to get there. Then I'm thinking about heading back.
Anyway, on this particular day I was pleased to see some Bar-tailed Godwits on the shore line. A year tick for me.

The bird in flight showing its barred rather than black tail feathers.

One of the obvious differences from the Black-tailed Godwit is the upturned bill. Slight curvature can be seen on this bird.

Brent Geese in flight. Always a safe bet at Titchwell.

A Cormorant taking a breather.

And in flight shortly afterwards.

A Lapwing enjoying the mud in the sunshine.



15 comments:

  1. What a great place - only managed to go there once. I need to organise some more trips!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  2. Hello, gorgeous birds and images. I am glad you made the trip! The Lapwing and Godwits are my favorites. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  3. Beautiful....Love the cormorant in the sunlight!

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  4. Great birding, great pictures. Envious of the flight shot ...which are almost always beyond my ability ... So is walking very far sometimes!

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  5. Oh my. Great shots! Love that Lapwing! Aloha

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  6. Good that you made the trip to get these great photos... Michelle

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  7. Beautful colours on the Lapwing and I alos loved the shots of the BT Godwits

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  8. Well done Adam, it was worth the effort.

    I have visited Titchwell many, many times and I can sympathize with the constant interruptions on the way to the beach!

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  9. Nice shots. I really like the color variations on the bird in the last photo.

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  10. You did such a nice job of capturing these birds!

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  11. These photos are amazing...particularly the bird in flight!!

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  12. Sometimes the "things along the way" can be better than what's at the end of the journey! :-) Wonderful photos!

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  13. Makes he homesick for my ocean. Sandpipers remind me of keystone cops.

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  14. Great captures, Adam! That bill adds quite a bit of character to the Godwit, doesn't it !

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