Sightings were tricky and photography even trickier but we were fortunate to have Dennis Brown with us who, with his local knowledge, was able to guide us to the best possible options on the day. The elusive bittern was spotted lurking in the reeds and making the occasional fly-past. Marsh harriers were mostly distant and disappearing in the murky gloom. The highlights of the day were a solitary purple sandpiper on a beach groyne and some very obliging stonechats flitting amongst the brambles.
Only 7 of us braved the rather damp, murky, windy conditions at Minsmere but everyone seemed to enjoy their day and it was lovely to be out and about with friends and fellow club members.
Some of our images can be seen below:
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| Purple Sandpiper by Dennis Brown |
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| Bittern by Robin Orrow |
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| Great White Egret by Christine Frost |
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| Heron by Andy Caws |
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| Stonechat, Female by Graham Frost |
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| Bittern in the Reeds by Christine Frost |
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| Stonechat, Male by Graham Frost |
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| Great Egret in Flight by Di Jackson |
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| Shovelers in Flight by Dennis Brown |
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| Bittern in Flight by Di Jackson |
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| Great White Egret in Flight by Graham Frost |
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| Harrier at Sizewell by Andy Caws |
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| Andy, Beached by Christine Frost |
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| Female Widgeon in Flight by Di Jackson |
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| Great Egret by Robin Orrow |
Lovely images.
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