Garth Peacock
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West Norfolk 30th April

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Water Voles at Fowlmere RSPB

Monday 4th May 2026

What's showing at Fowlmere RSPB

Wednesday 22nd April 2026

Thetford Forest

Friday 17th April 2026

A Grafham Wagtail-fest.

Thursday 9th April 2026

A couple of hours or so locally

Sunday 5th April 2026

A trip around my home county

Friday 3rd April 2026

The Norfolk coast.

Tuesday 31st March 2026

Grafham Water and Willow Tree Fen

Wednesday 25th March 2026

Welney WWT and area

Tuesday 17th March 2026

A lucky visit to Fen Drayton Lakes

Thursday 19th February 2026

A rainy day in West Norfolk

Sunday 15th February 2026

Abberton Reservoir Essex

Friday 23rd January 2026

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Monday 26th November 2012

A flock of around 30 Waxwings had been reported feeding on berries on an estate in Oakington Cambs, jus a mile or so up the road for me. Weather quite bright for a change.

Flock found and started to come down from some nearby high trees to feed by the side of the street. The only place I could park the car meant I was facing East and just then, the sun came out making back/side lit images. Not ideal but far from impossible.

A Mistle Thrush decided to make an appearance but only stayed far a few seconds instead of the usual defence of the tree against allcomers.

A couple more shots of the Waxwings as they became more confident.

The flock then took flight after being spooked by a passing Sparrowhawk but a very enjoyable couple of hours, and right on my doorstep too!!!