Waders

Some images from my visit recently on an extremely windy day at Titchwell Marsh on the North Norfolk coastline.

Redshank - Black-tailed Godwit -Little Grebe

With choppy waters and strong gusting wind blowing one sideways, it was difficult to take any decent photographs. On the shoreline it was like a low level sand storm blowing from the dunes straight out to sea, which was unpleasant for any meaningful photography. Similarly there was not much flying as most species remained on the water or at the water's edge.

Parkland Walk

 The Parkland that I walk regularly is starting to look decidedly wintery now.

Even the horses are wearing their jackets. 

The Robin having now regained its colourful plumage is not afraid to show itself.

The trees along the riverbank have lost most of their leaves.

The male of our famous visiting pair of Stonechats to the Parkland.

The places Squirrels get to sometimes.

Male Great-spotted Woodpecker, a regular visitor to the bird feeders adjacent to one of the bird hides.

A Goldfinch highlighted by a short burst of low afternoon sun.

A sparse time in many respects, but there are always photo opportunities to be had. 

Low sun and the sight of some winter birds already will give us something to shoot at.

Siskin

The Siskin - Always a lovely bird to observe and photograph.

I went looking for a group that had been reported at a certain location on the Parkland. They were feeding on seeds high up in several Alder trees. Unfortunately they had disappeared when I arrived, however I did find one female, which very kindly posed for me lower down in a hedgerow.

Redpoll Return

Winter is here, so we go in search of the Redpoll.

One of the best places to look is high up in the Alder or Birch trees where they can be found eating away at the seeds. 

Whilst eating, frequently they have to drink as well, so look out for a patch of shallow water or at the edge of a lake.

I use 'Redpoll' as a collective noun as it can either be the 'Lesser', 'Mealy' or if you are really fortunate an 'Artic' Redpoll. 

I think these I have shot are Lesser, but I could be wrong of course.{:))

Great Tit

The Great Tit, one of our most colourful small birds which we tend to overlook, sets a striking pose in the bright sunlight.