Arrival day, a quick late breakie in the cafe on the pier, before getting some supplies in and getting into the cottage, well, a former WWII lookout post, and a fabulous place it is too. A large almost wrap-around garden with plenty of wild flowers, a haven for insects, the staple food for many birds.
Good clear views across the North Sea, and clear views for sunrises and sunsets, weather permitting.
After a good drive eastward from home, it was time for a refuel,
Followed by a wander around Cromer to kill time before we access the holiday property. With East Anglia (as was most of the eastern counties of Britain) being very involved during WWII, St Peter's Church, Cromer had a fabulous willow War Horse on display.
Our first day in the holiday let and almost immediately into to the young of 2024, a not fully fledged blackbird chick, which we kept our distance from, and the parents were busy feeding it. This photo was heavily cropped, and hopefully, after two days of intensive care and feeding from the parents, we hope it finally managed to fledge fully.
The first day ended with a very pleasant sunset over the North Sea.
For those wondering, though we didn't see the peregrines till later in the week, I did manage to get some decent photos which will be shared in a later report.
Mike
Flickr: Peak Rambler
Thanks Mike
so pleased that Blackbirds hopefully finally encouraged little one to fledge
awaiting next part ....love and appreciate the time you take in obtaining piks and then your wonderful diligence in preparing and posting for us old arm chair viewers to enjoy.
Good start Mike, great sunset
What stunning views Mike!
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Good start Mike, whetted the appetite nicely
SunnyKate2 said:Thanks Mike so pleased that Blackbirds hopefully finally encouraged little one to fledge awaiting next part ....love and appreciate the time you take in obtaining piks and then your wonderful diligence in preparing and posting for us old arm chair viewers to enjoy.
We can only presume the juvenile BB survived, and want to believe it did survive, watching the parents activities.
They did work damned hard feeding the fledgeling.
Part 2 is now live
Norfolk holiday Pt 2, Day 2; Saturday
SnappyMac said:Good start Mike, great sunset
We were spoilt for sunrises and sunsets, as you'll see on Flickr. It was a paradise,
Linda257 said:What stunning views Mike!
It was Linda, a fabulous place. Cornwall next
PimperneBloke said:Good start Mike, whetted the appetite nicely
It was a stunner PB
Missed this Mike! Away to see part 2
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Catlady said:Missed this Mike! Away to see part 2
The full list of all parts below
The final part; Pt#7 has now been posted, complete with species lists..
The full list of all parts listed below
Enjoy the read, there's a new report coming soon from Cornwall.