Linda and I waited for the north coast tide to turn before joining the small gallery by the shelters on Sheringham sea front. We missed a Grey Phalarope by five minutes, but didn't have to wait at all for the target bird: an eclipse drake King Eider. It was feeding among the crab pots about half a mile offshore, so the photos are definitely record shots - still: what a bird! Great to bump into Mark Golley and chat with him about the old days...
After lunch we returned for a second look: the Eider had drifted eastwards and slightly closer in, so 'scope views were really excellent. After a good old mardle with holiday makers and old acquaintances - and with the air growing quite chilly - we called it a day.
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