The Early Birder

I came across these lovely birds whilst walking along the beach in Hunstanton. I believe they nest along the cliffs here, but I'd never ...

I really enjoy watching Terns in flight. So elegant. I was lucky enough to come across 60+ Sandwich Terns a few weeks ago at Holme. We were ...

I almost walked past these birds as I made my way along the beach. They're so well camouflaged from a distance and when motionless. But ...

I've seen more Wheatears this year than any other. I'm not sure if this is down to me being more observant, in the right places at t...

In Norfolk when you see a big white bird take to the air or hunched on mudflats or marsh, your overwhelming desire is for this bird to be a ...

I do like the Turnstone. In breeding plumage it's a really striking little wading bird. As its name suggests it does quite literally tur...

My parents and I had a lovely walk along the boardwalks at Holme. The beach and sea were on one side and heathland on the other. It was pret...

Ruff seem to be in very good numbers this year. Either that, or I've not paid enough attention previously. Each wetland site I've be...

I've just come back from a long weekend in Norfolk, my favourite birding place. I went with my parents and had a brilliant time. I think...

At Burton Mere last weekend, we came across quite a lot of dragonflies with most of them perching on the fences and railings along the board...

Our little blue birds, the Swallow, will soon be making their way back to South Africa, in fact most are probably on their way already. I ke...

What an afternoon I've just had. I had to sweet talk my daughter into going to Burton Mere RSPB reserve. There were just too many good b...

Before my Yellow Wagtail turned up I had been watching some Swallows and some juvenile Sparrows. The Sparrows make quite a racket from withi...