The Fenland area of East Anglia is a very unique habitat and a days birding in the Fens can be very spectacular and rewarding.
Today was one of those days when everything “Clicked” into place, with a little perseverance. At one of the RSPB reserves in Suffolk, we managed to see most of the Fenland specialities and after a great deal of patience I managed to connect with a singing male Golden Oriole, the star bird of the day. Numerous Hobby & Marsh Harrier were enjoying the hot sunshine and there were several Bittern on the wing. Most unusual, as they tend to be very skulking. Several were emitting their Booming call that echoed around the vast reed beds and Bearded Tit & Reed Warblers were seen and heard amongst the reeds. One of the star birds that put in an appearance was Common Crane. A bonus and a magnificent sight. Several species of dragonfly were also on the wing but butterflies were remarkably scarce, despite 28c degrees of temperature.Later in the day another reserve produced 4 Stone Curlew, a Wood Lark and a male Brimstone, my first for the year. My year list moves on to 214.
