A cold crisp morning on the Norfolk coast and I was able to finally see and photograph a couple of birds that had eluded me so far this year. I'd heard several Cetti's Warblers on my wanderings but hadn't been able to physically see one, until this morning on the East Bank at Cley, where one decided to break cover and come out of it's protective reeds. It wasn't for long, so I had to be ready and capture the moment. I could now move this from the 'Heard only' list to 'Seen' 😃
Cetti's Warbler
As I ventured along the bank towards the sea, I was looking at the noisy Black-headed Gulls and noticed a slightly different version of one. On closer inspection, it was actually a Mediterranean Gull, and another first for the year for me. It even made it's call just to confirm it's identity. These are lovely gulls, and one's that I don't see that often, maybe one or two a year.
Med Gull
I love to see the Purple Sandpipers at Sheringham on the rocks, but despite a good half a dozen visits, they had still eluded me. Poor timing on my behalf, and their choice of where to dine had seen me draw blanks. But a pre 7am visit and high tide at the same time, meant that one was on it's trusty rocks and reduced my anxiety that I might have missed them until the winter. Super little birds and great fun to watch as they slip and slide around the rocks.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sightings. The warbler is lovely and the Purple Sandpipers are one of many favorites. Great post and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
Wonderful photos of delightful birds. Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I love that wee warbler.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful series of photos Adam.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the Cetti's warbler nor the Med gull, I don't think it occurs in the Netherlands either.
Greetings Irma
Beautiful photos. Cetti's Warbler is a very pretty bird.
ReplyDeletegreat that you found your target birds and that you got such nice photos of them.
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Cute birds. All of them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day!! The Celti Warbler is so soft and sweet, the gray almost looks silver (guess at my age I'm partial to gray). Beautiful photos of all three. The Mediterranean Gull looks like he's giving you that special call in that first picture.
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ReplyDeleteGreat bird photos!
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze. All beautiful photos.
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