Sunday 17 February 2013

Black-bellied Dipper

Popped into Thetford on the way back from my parent’s in Suffolk to take a look at the Black-bellied Dipper that is overwintering there. Nice confiding bird. Sam also amused himself climbing the tree crossing the river. We also managed a pair of Egyptian Geese in Thetford Forest whilst driving through.

Black-bellied Dipper Sam

At dusk I went to Fowlmere where I managed to catch up with a Merlin (female) as well as the female Hen Harrier, a Barn Owl, the male Bearded Tit (heard), a pair of Gadwall and a record 26 Teal.