A walk along the East Bank at Cley is always a must for me when I'm in Norfolk. With my parents living so close to it I will usually do it several times during a stay. There is always something decent to see and through the different seasons you get a really good variety. The wintering geese have left for the time being, barring the Greylags and a few Canadas and Egyptian, but the summer migrants have arrived.
I was lucky to watch a Hobby fly over as it was catching insects. The warblers are in too, in the form or Sedge and Reed. The sound coming out of the reed bed is something to behold as the competition for space and territory takes a grip. I picked up the ping of a group of Bearded Tits. I always hope to see some when I'm here, but that is never an easy feat. Being in the right place at the right time, or good fortune is usually involved. This time they were working their way through the reeds close to the edge. The odd one would break cover and dive over the top of the reeds. A very good addition to the year list.
With Curlews, Lapwings, Redshank, a lone Spoonbill, Skylarks and the overflying Terns at the beach end it really was a great couple of hours spent here. Come the autumn time the waders will be back and the wintering wildfowl on the pools, which will make for a very different walk but still with a good amount of variety. It's a great place to watch birds and time go by.
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Hello Adam
ReplyDeleteWonderful bird sightings. I love the Falcon, Harrier and Egret flight photos. The Bearded Tit is a pretty bird. Great captures of the Sedge Warbler. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a great day and a happy weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Wonderful selection!
ReplyDeleteYou really sell a place with your descriptions. I feel like jumping in the car and driving up to Norfolk right now. Of course I wouldn't be able to spot the numerous birds that you manage to scout out for us. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat flight shots! I especially like the Bearded Tit.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like the sledge warbler. He's charming.And that egret is great!
ReplyDeleteHi Adam, The combination of your birding knowledge and photography skills makes The Early Birder especially appealing. Thank you for sharing your excellent photos. John
ReplyDeleteThis year has been so strange. No hobbies or even Marsh Harrier for me. Nice shots from you though Adam. Post me a message with your address I have a duplicate book you can have for the postage only.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the smaller birds perched among the reeds...such a pretty setting. Love that beautiful Harrier too.
ReplyDelete...I love those in flight and those among the reeds. A love job done, thanks.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Adam: Hobbies are incredible birds to watch and every display of their flight has left me breathless. Bearded Tit has proved to be an absolute nemesis for me. I have tried to see it several times, often in the company of experienced local birders, but have never succeeded. And the chances that I will return to Europe get slimmer with each passing year, so it may never get a chance to thrill me! I will look forward to your next post. They are always interesting,
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of photos of the different birds.
The sedge warbler is a very beautiful bird that I have never seen and I don't think it can be seen in the Netherlands either.
I enjoyed your photos.
Greetings Irma
great shots of two hard to see birds, Sedge Warbler and Bearded tit. You come back home feeling happy a day like that. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, especially the birds in the reeds.
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog you have made, the Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tit, Sedge Warbler, and others.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of bird photos. Amazing captures of the birds in flight.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week, Adam!
Great pictures. I love them all.
ReplyDeleteDelightful captures of the beauties!
ReplyDeleteFascinating photos of fellas we don't see here. Thanks for sharing your feathered friends with us at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/06/woodpeckers-visit.html
ReplyDeletelove the shots of birds in flight
ReplyDeleteWoW, capturing birds in flight is always so special. all of your images are really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flight photos. Captured so well.
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