An early morning visit to Lakenheath this morning began with a walk out along the river bank following the River Little Ouse heading towards Joist Fen Viewpoint. A further 300m past the last gate we join the only other birder present and quickly pick up the Marsh Warbler singing close by within the reeds. During our two hour session it sang almost constantly and would work it's way up from the bottom of the reeds and perch right at the top allowing for stunning views.
Below is a short video clip taken through the scope.
Several fly over Cuckoo's and Bitterns were seen from Joist Fen and New Fen viewpoints as well as Marsh Harriers, Bearded Tits, Kingfisher, Hobby, Sparrowhawk and Buzzard.
Below photo taken through the scope, appears to show a tick below the eye near the gape.
As we approached the track for Mere Hide a Grasshopper Warbler began reeling to give Brian another year tick. It proved far more elusive than the Marsh Warbler, remaining well hidden among the branches of a small tree a short distance from the track.
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| Marsh Warbler showing well in first cut of reeds left of the first bush in photo |
Below photo taken through the scope, appears to show a tick below the eye near the gape.
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| Marsh Warbler |
As we approached the track for Mere Hide a Grasshopper Warbler began reeling to give Brian another year tick. It proved far more elusive than the Marsh Warbler, remaining well hidden among the branches of a small tree a short distance from the track.
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| View from New Fen Viewpoint |
Leaving Lakenheath we made the short five mile trip to Brandon and after parking up along the narrow track of Gas House Drove we headed along the footpath and into the woods. Immediately the Wood Warbler could be heard singing. Soon afterwards the bird appeared among the Oaks and Silver Birches giving superb views and it belted out it's familiar song.
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