East Anglia - 19-20.2.26

As it was half term week we decided to take a quick family break to go and see my dad in Norfolk. As there was a good bird to see near Lowestoft we went up the A12 instead of our usual route up. We arrived in Lowestoft to a strong cold wind and drizzle which made seeing my target impossible as it turned out but in the hour or so I was there I did hear my 5th Hume’s Warbler calling on 3 occasions but sadly never laid eyes on it.

Before heading to my dad’s we had to wait an hour to get into our hotel so we parked up at Gorleston-on-Sea staring out into the sea. I wandered down to the cafe to get us some hot chocolate and noted at least 20 Mediterranean Gulls of various ages.

The next morning we headed north to my dad’s but not before stopping at Breydon Water for a scan! 8 year ticks were added including decent numbers of Avocet and Pintail.

At Hemsby the kids had a play on the beach whilst I added Ringed Plover and Gannet and lastly we popped in to see the seals at Horsey Gap and from here I had 3 Eider and a raft of c.50 Common Scoter.