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Monday 4 April 2016

Choseley Drying Barns

Choseley drying barns are a great place to stop for a variety of birds at all times of year. Being just a stones throw, inland from Titchwell, I am never far away on my visits to Norfolk. I usually make passing visits as I move on to my next destination and have a good scan of the fields to see what's about.
The barns are used for drying grain and this attracts Corn Bunting, Yellowhammer and the odd Tree Sparrow. I have yet to see Corn Bunting here, but was fortunate to see a dozen or so Yellowhammer feeding very close by.
Red-legged Partridge and Grey Partridge were seen in the fields too on what was a really rather nice warm Spring day.

The barns at Choseley. The coastal path follows the hedge line on the left hand side. 

Grey Partridge. Good numbers were seen around the hedge-lined fields.


Yellowhammer in front of the barns.


25 comments:

  1. Nice little yellow bird. very beautiful and cute.
    Best regards
    susa

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  2. What an interesting place - if it attracts birds, I'm in! I love the grey partridge. I wondered what a Yellowhammer looked like: reminds me a little of our weavers. But much more marked and brighter yellow. Thanks for sharing. Jo

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  3. Hello, looks like a great place to spot the birds. The Yellowhammer is a lovely color. Great shots. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  4. The yellowhammer looks wonderful especially in that light.

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  5. I'm always fascinated to see your photos. One, because they're always good, and two, because you have birds there which don't exist here in the States.
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/04/this-is-what-hope-looks-like.html

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  6. Beautiful birds at the barns.

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  7. I like that little yellow guy.

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  8. Nice birdshots. The yellowhammer is cute.

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  9. Haven't seen a Yellowhammer before Adam. Love the markings.
    #AnimalTales

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  10. Wow Adam - Grey Partridge, and real ones at that. Good to see those farmland birds, especially the Yellowhammers.

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  11. That 4th picture is funny: that bird can't make up his mind whether to go into the shade or stay in the sunshine.
    Berkshire.
    joanna uk

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  12. Lovely shots - I like the look of the Yellowhammer. I don't think I've seen one before.

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  13. Oh be still my heart. If these birds are anything like what you'd see in and around the drying barns, I'd be sure to make stops there VERY frequently. Such beautiful sightings. and GREAT images Adam.

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  14. Not seen a Yellowhammer yet this year. But I am waiting outside at my Grandma's as she saw one all last week, so I'm waiting for it to revisit.

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  15. Several yellowhammers have recently moved into our back hedge and I can see them from the kitchen window - they are so pretty. #AnimalTales

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  16. Hello - lovely photos, particularly of the yellowhammer. I used to hear them frequently in the fields behind me but now I only hear them occasionally. I do love to see them.

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  17. The yellowhamamers are wonderful; like a spot of sunshine.; nice to have such a great birding place colse enough to visit often. I should probably know what a drying barn is for but I don't. I guess I'll visit Mr Google.

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  18. Always a pleasure to stop and admire the gorgeous little birds!
    Wren x

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  19. Ooh, that yellowhammer looks pretty cute. Nice pics Adam.

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  20. the yellow hammer is a striking bird, really stands out from the crowd

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  21. Nice photos. Both of these birds are common also here in Finland.

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  22. Oh yes, a grain barn would be a great place to see birds! You were successful it seems!

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  23. That yellow bird is a stunner! I've never seen a partridge before. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Love the yellow color..our finches are coming into their yellow breeding colors...Michelle

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