The Ferry at first light

I woke up at a hideously early hour this morning - I eventually gave up trying to get back to sleep and headed out to Felixstowe Ferry.  The sun was just up and a fishing boat was returning from what I hope was a good night:

Strangely enough it's the same boat I spotted heading out on Monday afternoon!

'What are you doing here this early?  I was enjoying my peace and quiet.'

An elegant sailing boat getting an early start.

These crows arrived at the caff about three hours before opening time!

A better view than its backside.

The official foot ferry at its overnight mooring.

It's amazing that this appealing bird will develop from this........

.....into this!

This jackdaw was staying a safe distance from the gulls and the bigger corvids.

The Avocet makes a lovely picture as she heads out to sea.

The herring gulls contemplate an alternative career in advertising.

I do have a real soft spot for these lovely sailing boats.

This herring gull wonders why it isn't allowed to crab from this side of the jetty.

It's the magpie's turn to arrive too early for breakfast at the caff.

One of four sandwich terns which flew past.

The gulls had an impromptu get-together on the sea wall.

They can achieve some remarkable feats of flexibility!

An early walker on the wall prompts a mass scarper.

The magpie flies gracefully over to Bawdsey.

The Godfather lands neatly on a suitable perch.

Another tern fly-by, complete with a spiralling poo!

The starlings were enjoying a communal preen at the Ferry Boat Inn.

They are such beautiful little birds and I love hearing them chatting away.

This sparrow doesn't look convinced that my camera is harmless.

This male looks much less fussed.

I hope you all enjoy these.