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Norfolk birding (12 Viewers)
- Thread starter Edward woodwood
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James Emerson
Norwich Birder
If you haven't visited Norfolk before then I would probably recommend going north from North Walsham and then basically taking the coast road west. Depending on water levels Cley NWT can be very good for waders in July, plus Spoonbills, Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tits etc. and lots of Terns offshore. Carry on west and depending on the sort of birding you want to do, there are many places where you can stop and walk along the coast footpath to do some quieter birding. You could stop in Wells for chips (and possibly the Rose-coloured Starling if it stays until then) before carrying on to Titchwell for a wide variety of birds, and of course you can then give us your opinion on the design of the Parrinder Hide 
Further west you could call in to Thornham Harbour, where you can often get close views of waders in the creeks near the car park, and then you have Holme NWT/NOA reserve nearby too.
Further west you could call in to Thornham Harbour, where you can often get close views of waders in the creeks near the car park, and then you have Holme NWT/NOA reserve nearby too.
Mark Batten
Well-known member
Ditto. He blessed us all with his running commentary (mainly about how approachable the bird was) whilst constantly walking in front of the birders and even other photographers! Perhaps his monopod could be re-positioned
Chris A.
The subalp was very approachable though. The individual also spent most of the afternoon at the site with the bird and therefore probably had a very good idea how the subalp would behave. The subalp is a bad example as it would approach down to a metre. I would suggest that birds that get too close should have there photos put on birdforum so they can be named and shamed! Why not take photos of those taking photos and put those on birdforum as well! If you really have problems with crowds can I suggest you go somewhere that has very few visiting birders, Holme for example.
Sean Nixon
Well-known member
Mark, you are clearly part of the problem....
Mark Batten
Well-known member
It was all very civilized when I visited the starling on Thursday, it is a superb bird and well worth going to see... I and another photographer did get some funny looks when we started taking photos of the common starlings too. I think the sound of our shutters left some assuming that rosy was showing and they were wondering what we were doing! Anyway heer are a couple of my shots from there.
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My personal opinion on this is, that maybe you should keep your opinions to your self if your going to type fowl language on the Internet about local people, you must realise after spending a life time on this planet that if you are going to aggravate people in general that it will fall back on you, or have you not learnt anything in life.
Photographers have a right to the beauties of the world just as much as you do or anyone else for that matter, I understand what you have written but Can not condone what you have written.
Sorry but your comment and photo gets a big thumbs down for me personally as there is no need to do what you have done, these people have rights and putting a photo up of them can badly go against you personally in a court of law.
Maybe a bit of common sense and politeness can pro vale in future, after all we are all sharing the beauty.
I have been threatened in the past by so called Birders so I personally know what some individuals can be like, my answer was tough and get over it, there's always tomorrow.
Photographers have a right to the beauties of the world just as much as you do or anyone else for that matter, I understand what you have written but Can not condone what you have written.
Sorry but your comment and photo gets a big thumbs down for me personally as there is no need to do what you have done, these people have rights and putting a photo up of them can badly go against you personally in a court of law.
Maybe a bit of common sense and politeness can pro vale in future, after all we are all sharing the beauty.
I have been threatened in the past by so called Birders so I personally know what some individuals can be like, my answer was tough and get over it, there's always tomorrow.
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Locostella
Guest
Sean. In the eyes of a few anybody owning a camera is part of the problem
I think what we are all striving for is a little more common sense and consideration.
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major wildlife
Registered Member
At last some common sense has prevailed and well put Ironian & Locostella.
Major.
Major.
Peter Dolton
Well-known member
Quote 'Photographers have a right to the beauties of the world just as much as you do or anyone else for that matter,'
Yes but the point is they have the same and equal right as everyone else. Not the right to push past others.
quote ' going to type fowl language' How apt for Bird Forum!
Yes but the point is they have the same and equal right as everyone else. Not the right to push past others.
quote ' going to type fowl language' How apt for Bird Forum!
firstreesjohn
Well-known member
It’s not the size of your equipment which is the issue; it’s how you use it.
If you’re as responsible as the photographers I saw (happily) when I visited the bird, then there’s no problem.
David Norgate
Well-known member
It is and you are (as long as you stay at the same distance as the people who are there before you!)
Locostella
Guest
No, no. You just get further from reality....
firstreesjohn
Well-known member
Kieran, that is VERY profound.
On a more prosaic level, what the ABA has to say is relevant to this issue: http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html
NoSpringChicken
Well-known member
Isn't that the text of 'Desiderata'? All together now, "You are a child of the universe ....."
Ron
Mark Batten
Well-known member
NoSpringChicken
Well-known member
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
All very well behaved today from 1:20pm until 4pm.
Starling flew off into the marsh before returning to its normal spot, shame 75% of the people gathered vanished rather than stay and try and look for it...c'est la vie.
Some cracking views of Common and Little Tern as well. Great afternoon.
Photos here
Starling flew off into the marsh before returning to its normal spot, shame 75% of the people gathered vanished rather than stay and try and look for it...c'est la vie.
Some cracking views of Common and Little Tern as well. Great afternoon.
Photos here
