White-spotted Bluethroat, Butts Pond, Landguard.
It's been a weird few months since my last post, especially the weather. What's with all the snow? I don't think we had it as bad as some places but sometimes even the tractors couldn't make it.
Thornham Harbour with a Spring Tide flooding the road.
Some special birds have crossed my path since January. Birds such as Snowy Owl, American Bittern (!!!), Stilt Sandpiper, Thayer's Gull, White-winged Scoter, Penduline Tit and Bluethroat. I even found my own White-billed Diver in Northumberland.
However, most birdwatching has been saying farewell to the winter visitors and saying hello to the Spring migrants...
White-billed Diver, Newbiggin, Northumberland
Red-throated Diver, Newbiggin
The Winter Thrush Collection. From the top.. Fieldfare, Redwing. Song Thrush (x2)
Woodcock have been more prominent during the winter weather
Brambling have been prominent in North-west Norfolk this winter with at least 3 flocks of 100+ birds
Bearded Tits have become increasingly active as the weeks have passed.
Cetti's Warbler appears to have suffered badly due to the weather. There are none to be heard at Titchwell and other large patches along the Norfolk coast. Some have hung on in sheltered areas such as Burnham Overy area and Snettisham. This one was photographed at Snettisham last week.
White-spotted Bluethroat are an uncommon early Spring migrant but more than usual have appeared this year. Male White-spotted Bluethroat, Landguard, Suffolk.
More Summer visitors are appearing all the time, Swallows, Martins, Yellow Wagtails, Ring Ouzels, Redstarts, Lesser Whitethroat and Hobby for example.
Lesser Whitethroat, Titchwell
Blackcap, Titchwell
Ring Ouzel, male, Snettisham
Northern Wheatear, Snettisham
By no means are we finished yet. I have a feeling it's going to be a frenetic Spring migration.
Can't wait!
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