September 2010
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A walk by the sea

minsmere-vista-mediumGot up for breakfast at 9, excellent fry the landlord had got up early to get us some Quorn sausages, we had mentioned the previous evening we are all veggies. Drove to Minsmere RSPB reserve then walked over to Dunwich Heath via the north wall. Saw a suspected Osprey that turned out to be a Marsh Harrier, but no Dartford Warbler. After coffee at the coast guard cottages we headed back down to the East hide where there was not much to see the usual ducks, lots of Lapwings, and just a couple of waders (Dunlin). On the way back to the visitors centre we got superb views of 5 Bearded Tits. Back to the pub to change then off to Southwold shopping. We saw a field of Curlew on the way. Bought some almonds and a Heidi Pie from the foodies shop then back to our accommodation to watch the rugby. Ireland won and as I write I we are in the pub drinking best bitter!

Titchwell RSPB

Gannet in the distance, Little Tern, Grey Plover.

Titchwell RSPB

Blackcap, Sedge Warbler, Turtle Dove, 6 Bearded Tits, Little Gull, Common Gull, Meadow Pipit, Helen heard a Grasshopper Warbler, Brent Geese, Whimbrel, Linnet, Common Scooter.
Then we saw the Grasshopper Warbler.
Grey Plover, Turnstone, Snipe, Spotted Redshank, Common Sandpiper