Halvergate

Wednesday January 12 

A domestic chore morning, on a lovely sunny day, encouraged an afternoon trip out. We both love Halvergate marsh but rarely visit. At the most, once a year. Turning right off the Acle Straight at what is now a Hindu Temple - latterly the Flamingo Nightclub (!) - over the humpback bridge, onto the very straight, extremely undulating, and badly cambered road across the marsh. At the end, and before the houses, there is a lane on the left which leads to a muddy parking area.There we sat, enjoying the views, with enough bird action to keep us happy.

Most numerous were the large flocks of Starlings, and Corvids, constantly moving from feeding spots on the ground to tree perches and fly rounds. A few Fieldfare did likewise, none near enough for satisfactory photos.

One Grey Heron in splendid spring plumage, a distant Great Egret, one Buzzard, 

 

Marsh Harrier and Kestrel.

 

This military helicopter appeared, flying rather low, but the birds were not unduly perturbed. That was odd.

 

Pam counted four Chinese Water Deer, pale brown rumps visible at a distance. We left after a tranquil hour,  as the sun was beginning to set.

Two moths around the traps this morning. One Mottled Umber and

 

one Pale Brindled Beauty.

 

We added a Caspian Gull off Salthouse Road yesterday, as we drove home from NS.