Very dull wet morning again, so short visit to a hide @ a local pool. Good numbers of ducks there but this Egytian Goose caught the eye. Standing on a rock for some time @ obviously calling out for a mate.

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Busy fishing on the tidal pool & close to the path @ Titchwell

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Dark-bellied Brent Goose @ Brancaster Staithe this morning while we had a little early morning sunshine. This is an incamera crop with a little pp

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3 Skylark shots from yesterday morning in Thornham harbour

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Natures Christmas present to UK birders was this rarity (1st male UK) only 5 miles from my home. Variously described as a "Blue-headed Eastern Yellow Wagtail" "Alaskan Yellow Wagtail". Having looked up the species on the web seems there are 4 sub-species of Eastern Yellow Wagtail, if it is the Alaskan version it is - Motacilla tschutschensis sub tschutschensis, quite a mouthfull. What ever it is, it is providing great interest having been resident for several days on some dung heaps, to birders from all over UK.
These 3 photos are all PP on PC & reduced size, but lead photo has the original ex camera for those who like to see the EXIF

Tags:   Blue-headed Eastern Yellow Wagtail Alaskan 1st winter male dung heap Sedgeford Motacilla tschutschensis tschutschensis

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