Garth Peacock
The Norfolk coast.

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Friday 9th October 2026

A quick visit to Welney WWT

Monday 5th October 2026

West Cambs for a change

Thursday 24th September 2026

Friday 11th September- West Norfolk again

Saturday 19th September 2026

Bits and bobs around the localish area

Tuesday 15th September 2026

Spain - 2nd June - Morning and evening

Thursday 10th September 2026

Spain - 1st June - Evening

Monday 7th September 2026

Spain - 1st June - Morning

Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Spain - 31st May - Evening

Monday 31st August 2026

Spain - 31st May - Morning

Saturday 29th August 2026

Spain - 30th May - Evening

Thursday 20th August 2026

Spain - 30th May - Morning

Wednesday 19th August 2026

Spain - May 29th - Evening

Friday 14th August 2026

Spain - May 29th - Morning

Thursday 13th August 2026

Spain - 28th May - Evening

Monday 3rd August 2026

Spain - May 28th - Morning

Thursday 30th July 2026

Spain - May 27th - Evening

Friday 24th July 2026

Local stuff for a change

Wednesday 15th July 2026

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Tuesday 31st March 2026

Lat Wednesday, late evening, I decided to go to the Norfolk coast the next day with the weather forecast to be bright and sunny with light winds. High tide was around mid-day - not ideal - so I decided to begin at RSPB Titchwell rather than the tail end of the day.  

The water level on the freshmarsh is still much too high for any waders, in fact there was not much there at all, except for a few Black-headed Gulls bathing.

So I walked up to the beach and also found nothing of interest except for a small flock of Sanderling on the tide line. Now I love photographing Sanderling taking a few long distant shots before trying to get closer.

and at that they all took off and flew out of sight. Time to retrace my steps.

This time, there were a number of Brent Geese on the freshmarsh bathing and flying around

and a pair of Gadwall in front of the hide.

A pair of Shoveler managed a fly-past

and that was about it. Time to move on.

Next was the harbour at Burnham Overy Staithe where a Jackdaw showed some interest,

but nothing at all at Holkham so, once again, I retraced my steps and called in at Brancaster Staithe harbour. By this time the tide had ebbed so there was some mud showing and a couple of drake Shelduck showed well in the sunlight.

and a brief visit by the usual Turnstone.

but, once again, nothing of real interest. Next visit was to Thornham harbour where a few Teal showed well in the late afternoon sun

and that was it. Time to head home.