Thursday, 8 October 2026

My Rambles throughout Suffolk/Norfork through my lens during October 2026

 My Rambles throughout Suffolk/Norfolk through my lens during October 2026

1st October

Minsmere






2nd October









3rd October












4th October 




5th October
Spexhall












Sutton Hoo
6th October












8th October
Shingle Street




10th October
Shingle Street





11th October
Hollesley





12th October
Boyton RSPB / Butley Ferry










13th October
Boyton RSPB





14th October
Minsmere RSPB















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17th October
Shingle Street




18th October
Upper Hollesley Common





19th October
A walk from Shingle Street to East Lane and back, to blow away the cobwebs









Oak Hill Hollesley on the way to the Cafe' spotted a Fallow Deer Buck and his harem in the field near the Suffolk Punch area.








22nd October

I Spent the afternoon trying to photograph the Isabelline/Daurian Shrike at Kessingland, it showed well from the beach, but elusive on top of cliff. Until together with another birder we were lucky to have it perch up right in front of us for 2 minutes !!!!














24th October
Shingle Street

Bean Geese (tundra)















25th October
A trip over the border to Norfolk
Mundesley
Slender-billed Nutcracker









We were only with this bird for 15 minutes, got these excellent views so decided escape the crowds. 

Then up the coast to Cley Beach which was extremely windy for the Desert Wheatear 











Then on the way home tried for the Rosy Starling at Happisburgh


(no luck)


26th October 
Wet and Windy
Just a walk around Leeks Hill with Veronica and Millie

27th October
After the rain in the morning, the sun came out so decided to give Shingle Street a look.


A really showy Kestrel 











Loads of Common Darters in cop and egg laying