Wells-next-the-sea....RSPB Titchwell Marsh N R

A visit to the recently opened (on my visit) RSPB Titchwell Marsh N R was as expected going to be quite different from my last visit. An explanation of the restrictions in place at the reserve were given by friendly volunteers. The hides were closed on this visit and the cafe were serving drinks and light snacks and thankfully the loos were open...what a relief that was!!!

Social distancing along the paths was adhered to and friendly smiles given by most people making for a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.

A Wall butterfly was good to see but it led me a merry dance along the hedgerow as I tried unsuccessfully to get a photo.

It was a breezy and sunny spells day today and pleasantly warm when the sun shone.

There were at least 350+ Avocets on the Freshmarsh along with Black-tailed Godwits, Ruff, Common Sandpipers, Golden Plovers and at least 3+ Spoonbills to name just a few species. A great sight to see especially the Avocets in such a good number.
On the tidal marsh highlights were Oystercatcher, Grey Plover, Bar and Black-tailed Godwits and Curlew.


I experienced a camera malfunction so I have had to jiggle around with some of the images. I did eventually cure the ailing camera!!!!


                                                                        Freshmarsh.

                                                                             Avocet

                                                                   
                                                                 Another Avocet

                     
                                 
A few hundred Avocet along with Spoonbills, Godwits, Geese etc. before they mostly all took flight due to a post being knocked in to the ground by a couple of volunteers!! They did return eventually, the birds not the volunteers!

A Great White Egret was sighted on the return walk from the beach. Distant but lovely to see. It was apparently one of 2 sighted that day on the reserve.

Tidal marsh

Black-tailed Godwits in flight.

                                                         

                                                                 

                                                              Black-tailed Godwit

Curlew

                                                       
                                                      Oystercatchers and Godwit

                                   
                                                                    Titchwell beach

It was an enjoyable visit. Good it is possible to visit the reserve and have enough space to keep  socially distant, something we will have to endure for the foreseeable future. One day we will get back to 'normal'.

Next...a day at Pensthorpe Natural Park was enjoyed.
                                   
                                                            To be continued.