We went out with the intention of photographing Bewick's and Whooper Swans for our year folder. Thinking that Ludham airfield was worth a look, we changed our minds when we saw the deep and extensive puddle of water at the entrance. Taking the next turning on the left we circled the airfield area, driving on towards Ludham on small, muddy, single-track lanes.
We found a herd of 68 swans distantly (the story of the month) to the east of the lane. Scoping found that most of them were Whooper with a few Bewick's. It's usually the other way round in this area.
Passing a group of Egyptian Geese, just loafing,
we went on to Ludham and then Thurne /Ludham Marshes.
Ah Pinkfeet, near the entrance track, I needed a photo. As soon as we stopped they walked away. I still took some shots which,. when I edited them later, turned out to hold a single Barnacle Goose. A proper wild hanger-on rather than part of a feral flock.
Ah Pinkfeet, near the entrance track, I needed a photo. As soon as we stopped they walked away. I still took some shots which,. when I edited them later, turned out to hold a single Barnacle Goose. A proper wild hanger-on rather than part of a feral flock.
I've read of this happening to others but, it's the first time I've had a surprise tick of any sort during photo editing.
Not many birds around, apart from the geese we loved sitting in the car park, looking towards Thurne Windmills and viewing a large flock of Pinkfeet , against the evening sun-lit mills.
Not many birds around, apart from the geese we loved sitting in the car park, looking towards Thurne Windmills and viewing a large flock of Pinkfeet , against the evening sun-lit mills.
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