My turn to drive today, so the team assembled at Blofield Heath for a speedy run up to North West Norfolk. First stop was Peddar's Way, Ringstead, where the recent Dotterel had apparently moved on: so we did the same, driving the short distance to Thornham Harbour. A short walk added Wheatear, White Wagtail and Wood Sandpiper to the year list: the 'W' theme continued with a distant flock of 10+ Whimbrel. The first Cuckoo of the year could be heard but not seen!
Since we were nearby, we carried on to Titchwell, where - despite a long walk out to Thornham Point - nothing of particular note was available.
A somewhat frustrating drive eastwards (diversion signs everywhere!) got us to Cley for tea and scones: while we were enjoying these on the patio a Hobby circled overhead. The walk out to the centre hides gave us the usual Cley Assortment: Ruff, Avocets and lots of Black-tailed Godwits. On the way back to the car we stopped to 'enjoy' typically obscured views of a Grasshopper Warbler.
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