Thornham, Norfolk for the Northern Harrier. Seen well after about an hours wait. Often with a Marsh Harrier (a male mobbed it when it caught a prey item) which gave a nice size comparison. A Peregrine was also seen.
Then went to Titchwell where the I took several pictures of common birds: Robin, Duncock, Wood Pigeon, and Blackbird.
Highlights at Titchwell were:
Jack Snipe – excellent views in flight.
Merlin – female.
Bewick’s Swan x 2 in flight.
Bar-tailed Godwit x 8
Sanderling x c. 20
Brent Goose x c. 300
Pink-footed Goose x c. 500
Common Scoter x c.50
Bearded Tit – heard.
On the journey to Norfolk, two bevys of Grey Partridges were seen: Twelve just outside Foxton, and fourteen just north of Cambridge. Despite being told by Michelle that I should return due to heavy snow, I encountered none until about five miles north of Cambridge. The last few miles however took about an hour to drive due to the amount of snow.
