Birds at Cley Marshes nature reserve during the afternoon on 8th March 2024

After a very windy morning walk along the cliff path from Weybourne to Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, I went by bus to Cley Marshes nature reserve for a few hours in the afternoon.

A pair of Godwits were fighting in front of the Bishop's hide

Some Shovelers and other birds were flying around above the lagoon

A Snipe inadvertently got too close to the bird hide - it quickly scuttled away!

There were lots of Wigeon on one of the lagoons

A couple of Avocet decided to fly away from the small group in the water

Tranquil scene of the stream between reedbeds

I went to Weybourne in the hope of seeing some Snow Buntings. I couldn't find them, but I did find a Snow Bunting in the cafe at Cley!!

 

Birds seen at Cley Marshes nature reserve on 5th March 2024

It was drizzling in the morning during my second day on the North Norfolk coast, so I headed for Cley Marshes nature reserve where there are several bird hides in which to shelter.

There was a group of Avocets relaxing in the lagoon in front of one of the hides

After I left the hide, the birds were up in the air as they had been disturbed by a Marsh Harrier

A Redshank was wandering around one of the little islands in the lagoon

Then it decided it was time for a nap!

Here's another flight from a Marsh Harrier

Avocet with reflection viewed from the path along the East side of the reserve

Couple of male Shovelers passed one another on the lagoon

One decided to fly away

A group of Shovelers decided it was time to move on too

A Male Wigeon was having a bath

Group of Wigeon in front of one of the other bird hides

Pair of Shelducks looking very graceful

Mute Swan leaving the lagoon while another still remains in the distance

Lapwing flapping a large wing

Spoonbill family and Avocets in Cley Marshes nature reserve

A few months ago I visited Cley Marshes nature reserve on the North Norfolk coast where I was happy to see a family of Spoonbills together with some Avocets