Decent birds on the North Coast - despite the weather!

As usual, Brian, Norman and I wrapped up warmly and headed north: when we arrived at the Coastguards I was instantly grateful to Linda for the Valentine's gift of an electrically heated gilet!
A few Scoter were loitering quite close inshore, but I don't think there were any Velvets with them.
We moved to Bishop's where it was pleasant to chat with the regular Tuesday crowd: a decent flock of Avocets was about the best of it, until eagle-eyed Jacqui B pointed out a group of Water Pipits in front of Dauke's Hide. We trotted round and quickly located three individuals on a low, muddy island: apart from an obliging Little Egret, there was little else to look at, so we adjourned for coffee.

Next stop - on a whim - was Stiffkey: as we drove past the marshy meadows to the east of the village, I picked out the Glossy Ibis quite close to the road. Brian kindly pulled over into a gateway, allowing me to take a few shots.

We ended the day at Titchwell, where flocks of Golden Plover, several pairs of Pintail and an almost totally obscured Tawny Owl were about the best of it!