Frampton Birds 8th June

 I made a third visit to Frampton on the last day of our Lincolnshire holiday and concentrated in the morning on the birdlife, especially the Sedge Warblers and Reed Bunting in the reeds, the Spoonbills feeding, Sand Martins at their artificial bank, a visiting Red-crested Pochard, Lapwings and Little Ringed Plover.

Spoonbills at Snettisham

Great excitement to see a Spoobill very close at Snettisham even if it was asleep only waking occasionally. Later, an adult flew in and immediately the youngster started begging for food. Eventually, the adult allowed the young spoonbill to put its beak right inside the gullet and retrieve food. It continued to beg but the adult flew off to join other spoonbills (9 in all) and it followed. Not the easiest to photograph as difficult lighting with the sun coming out occasionally but a great sightings.

 

Norfolk Tour - Cley NNT Reserve

Overcast misty conditions at Cley weren't ideal for portraits but added to the atmosphere of the reserve. Two favourite species, Reed Bunting (with damselfly) and Bearded Reedling, performed well on the East Bank  while Spoonbills, Sand Martins, Avocets, Redshanks, Shovellers and Pochard  showed well on the marshes.