There was definitely a feel of autumn in the air on Sunday when I went to North Norfolk with the Bedford RSPB Local Group. Not only because of the weather (it was overcast and chilly) but also because of the birds that were around. We saw plenty of Geese - especially Brents, also Redwings flying over, and Red-throated Divers on the sea.
Several vagrants had been spotted in the area in previous days and we were hopeful of seeing something special. As it turned out, we didn’t find the Pallas’s Warbler reported at Warham Greens; and missed a Red-flanked Bluetail at Holme by minutes – but we did get to see a really neat Red-breasted Flycatcher at Holkham.
And talking of neat birds, there were two immaculate Snow Buntings at Cley. One of my bird books describes their winter plumage as ‘subdued’ but I certainly don't agree with that - to my mind it's more attractive than their breeding plumage. Smart little birds...
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