Highlights of the trip were Long-eared Owl, Caspian Gull and Smew.
Long-eared Owl
Caspian Gull
Kittiwake

Great Black-backed Gull

Managed to dip the Pallid Harrier for the third time. Other than that not a bad day. Highlights were 3 Shore Lark, 2 Water Pipit and Rough-legged Buzzard.
Shore Lark

Kingfisher

Drake Scaup photographed at Startops Reservoir on a very dull and rainy day.

Took Danny to this F A Cup game at Peterborough. The only surprise to this result was that we did not lose 8-0. Peterborough from the league above us were far superior. They are at the present time the highest scoring team in the top four divisions and but for Mark Tyler’s goalkeeping would have won by a far more convincing scoreline. But we did hit the post at 1-0 and I was beginning to think we might have got a undeserved draw until the second goal was scored.
A trip to Norfolk starting at Snettisham to look for the Pallid Harrier. Unfortunately I did not see it although it had been seen before I got there and then after I left. The weather had deteriorated whilst I was there getting much windier and colder as the day progressed. I then went to Thornham Harbour where there was a flock of Twite including some that were colour ringed and then Titchwell RSPB.
The Wash from Snettisham


Sanderling

Twite & Thornham Harbour
A short journey for this away trip. A game we should have won in my unbiased opinion. We did hit the bar twice! and have a player sent off. My brother had booked a box for this game, which was nice and we had a meal before the game. The taxis we had booked both ways did not turn up after the game. Don’t bother booking the 69’ers Taxis from Dunstable/Luton unless you want to be stranded somewhere. Their phone number is 01582 696969 -Delete it from your contacts now!