Karl J
Well-known member
Not being a car owner I take the train to work daily, which runs along Breydon water and on thro the Lingwood, Brundall + Thorpe stretch of the river into Norwich. Just thought I'd share with you some of the inspiration that brought me into birdwatching. I know the list is not particularly big but most have actually been seen before reaching the 1st stop at Acle, without the use of bins.
Starling, Hse Sparrow + Blackbird - usually quite numerous at the train station
Lapwing
Cormorant
Mallard
Teal
Goldeneye
Wigeon
Coot
Curlew
Oystercatcher
Common / Blk head / Gt + Lesser Blackbacked / Herring - Gull
Redshank
Shelduck
Avocet
Greylag /Canada Goose
Kestrel
Barn Owl
Tufted Duck
GC Grebe
Mute Swan
Grey Heron
Pheasant
Grey Partridge
Woodpigeon
The list would no doubt inclue Dunlin, Ringed Plover and other small species if it weren't from a moving train. Widening it slightly, and the scenery/wildlife usually has something to offer, the odd fox, frosty landscape, sunrise, or simply the old windmills against the expanse of marshes. A pretty good start to the day I think.
22.04.03
Marsh Harrier
27.04.03
Swallow
Whimbrel
Common Tern
Starling, Hse Sparrow + Blackbird - usually quite numerous at the train station
Lapwing
Cormorant
Mallard
Teal
Goldeneye
Wigeon
Coot
Curlew
Oystercatcher
Common / Blk head / Gt + Lesser Blackbacked / Herring - Gull
Redshank
Shelduck
Avocet
Greylag /Canada Goose
Kestrel
Barn Owl
Tufted Duck
GC Grebe
Mute Swan
Grey Heron
Pheasant
Grey Partridge
Woodpigeon
The list would no doubt inclue Dunlin, Ringed Plover and other small species if it weren't from a moving train. Widening it slightly, and the scenery/wildlife usually has something to offer, the odd fox, frosty landscape, sunrise, or simply the old windmills against the expanse of marshes. A pretty good start to the day I think.
22.04.03
Marsh Harrier
27.04.03
Swallow
Whimbrel
Common Tern
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