So an early start, 5am, for a high tide spectacular at Snettisham. Flask made up, gear sorted and out to the car. Hmmm thick fog. Bound to burn off I felt, so on to Snets. Arrived before 6am and romped to the end pit to await the wader flocks. I heard the Knot, and saw a few, go over in the mist. Rest of morning had some mist and while the birds were on the move, most of the spectacle was hidden.
Not knowing which way to turn in the mist....
the waders massed on the mudflats, with a few Avocets here, but rose high into the mist and flew over to the pits. Given a few hours I am sure the mist would have lifted and the views on the pits would have been great, but work called so I couldn't dally
though this Dunlin was bored with the weather and decided on a quick kip amidst the glistening shingle
A brief look at Titchwell on the way to the shop and some more Knot along the shoreline
and Razorshells on the beech
while at Burnham Deepdale this unfortunate young Porpoise had been stranded by the tide
But on a happier note, many birds were realising Spring was just round the corner and starting the ernest business of nest building.... Skylarks were singing and I was reminded that a few hours in North Norfolk wasn't that bad... Spotted Redshank 6, Red-necked Grebe 2, Velvet Scoter 2, Coues's Arctic Redpoll 1, Long tailed Ducks 4, Siskin 9, and more waders than you could shake a stick (or camera) at.
