Recent Trip to Titchwell RSPB Norfolk

At the end of October I spent a few days near Titchwll RSPB reseve Norfolk Though the weather could have been better it was great to go back to a place I love to visit.

                                                              The Ruff were looking great

                                                   Lapwings were close to the Parrinder Hide

                                                  I watched this Greenshank for some time

 This Male Shoveller was looking quite mean wich his head close to the water

                                   The Blacktailed Godwits were in  their drab winter plumage

                                                     A few Dunlin showed up

 Quite a few Snipe were about. This one was very close but was almost invisible until it moved

                                                                  Male Teal. Quite a beauty.

 Widgeon hacve to be one of the most attractive ducks going. I love their punk head dress

Recent Day Out At Blacktoft Sands and North Cave Nature Reserves

 Great day out recently at Blacktoft and North Cave nature reserves. Blacktailed Godwits were still in their summer plumage.Greenshank and Ruff were also looking good. We noticed the broken lower break of the curlew didn't stop it from feeding. Little Grebes are now in their winter coat but were good to watch close up at North Cave in splendid light. A good day out.

                                                         Blacktailed Godwits

                                                                   Ruff

                                                  Greenshank and Ruff together

                                          Notice the broken lower beak of this Curlew

                                    Redshank feeding in deep water (Deep for Redshank that is)

                Little Grebes were quite close to the hide at North Cave in good evening light