As I drove slowly up the approach track I could see some Thrushes on the path. A couple were perched in a small isolated bush. Although it was only just light I could pick out a Redwing and a Fieldfare...
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After parking I had a walk around the small pool...
...but no luck with any Snipe sp. A few Lapwings (7) drifted "in off"...
Bud had a stretch...
Then a russet Woodcock flew right over my car! Around 10 I decided to make a move as I had a few things to do. As I approached the Village I could see and hear a substantial number of PFG to the West. As I pulled over to let a car past, a small bird flew across the road in front of me, showing significant white in the wing. Snow Bunting!!! I wasn't sure how far it had gone but I took the Rysome Rd turn and scanned the field for 30 minutes but I couldn't find it. An excellent record though and my first away from the Cliffs.
Whilst I was searching it became apparent that there had been a significant arrival of Blackbirds (interestingly I didn't see any at Cliff Farm). A conservative estimate would be 100 in the adjacent hedgerows. As I drove to Ottringham along Snakey and beyond the bushes were filled with them. At least another 300 in the 3 mile stretch to Patrington. On reaching Ottringham they seemed to be in every garden. I've never seen so many in my 11 Years here. Visible migration par excellence!
Late afternoon I checked the Barn Owl site and sure enough both birds were performing well.
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