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I used to visit the Fen several times a week: it's where I met Brian, Norman, Mark and many others. Sadly it has steadily metamorphosed into a country park, with all kinds of 'activities' for kids. However, it still attracts interesting wildlife, and if you visit early and avoid weekends / holidays it can still be a peaceful, enjoyable venue.
My visit today was a quick ...
...until the near-total lunar eclipse: but will the clouds stay away? Last night visibilty was perfect - fingers crossed for Friday morning.
Brian and I headed straight to North Point Pools at Wells, in an attempt to grab Red-necked Phalarope for the year. Despite a hike round to the high ground to the north, we failed to find the target, although fellow-blogger Tom had seen the bird earlier. (Hobby was a bonus)
The move to Cley was not desperately productive: lots of the expected waders - including three Gr...
Up to four hummers on the Buddleia still, despite the later drizzle and overcast: I assume they're probably egg laying... Last night's waxing gibbous Moon showed the major craters Tycho, Copernicus and Plato especially well: sadly, the weather forecast for the lunar eclipse early on Friday morning isn't looking very promising.