Blogger: Gena Correale-Wardle, Community Fundraising Officer
8 miles from Norwich
4 wellington boots
2 train tracks to cross
3 toilet trips before we start
5 visitor stickers placed on lapels
1 pair of binoculars borrowed at reception
1 set of car keys left as collateral
6 goldfinches on the seed feeders
1 engaging and knowledgeable guide
8 highland cattle with fringes in their eyes
100s of leaves being rustled by
1 chinese water deer
3 birds of prey including
3 hobbies gliding in the bright blue sky
2 kestrels hovering for food
1 female marsh harrier cruising low over the fen
2 tracks made by an otter crossing the path
4 pleasure boats passing us on the river
2 hides visited with
20 pairs of eyes peering through the windows
3 common terns feeding in the accidental broad
6 miles from their nesting grounds
12 feet trampling the
1 kilometre back to reception
5 smiles and words of thanks to our guide
2 railways gates carefully opened and shut
3 red admiral butterflies sunning themselves in the car park
1 visitor sticker remaining
5 tired and happy adventurers returning the
20 minutes back to Norwich
1 amazing day out
Photo Credit: Carol Miller