Felt loads better this morning when I woke up - decided to go back to sleep - half an later, an unexpected visitor awoke me - thought it was the postman knocking on the door, wrong it was a knight in shining armour! I had to go into town for a few bits and pieces this morning, so on route I showed Eddie the "Millfleet" by the quay in King's Lynn which is a favourite spot for both kingfisher and grey wagtail. We luckily found a free parking spot close by and we walked up to the Millfleet. Looking down into the stream we had instant views of a flash of turquoise speeding along the stream and then landed on the wrought iron ladder to enjoy his silvery fish - a beautiful kingfisher! The kingfisher continued to fish - his favourite perch seemed to be from the low bows of the willow tree next to the small reed bed. We didn't see any grey wagtails though. There used to be loads of turnstones sitting along the quay wall feeding on the grain from the working grain silos, but they are no more since the silos have ceased and have also now been demolished. Anyone interested in the history of the "Millfleet" see here. Or pictures of the Millfleet that I took a year ago here.
Went to Titchwell RSPB in the late afternoon - 5 Marsh Harriers in the roost along with 1 Barn Owl.
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Ah, isn't that nice, a knight in shining armour. See, we knew he'd turn up some day! Glad you're feeling better now.
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