The new birding year always starts with a trip to the North Norfolk coast. With several major rarities on offer, this weekend was no exception and several Barn Owl were seen on route. So we kicked off at the infamous Norfolk Trust reserve at Cley-next-the-Sea and despite several hours of searching and waiting, we dipped on the Western Sandpiper. Just as we arrived a raptor flew across the reserve and put up the entire flock of birds and they dispersed in all directions. A large flock of Lapwing & Golden Plover were about with a few Ruff. The Western Sand […]