Robert S J Smith
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Please could some kind person tell me the best place to park and view the shag roost at Hunstanton. Also what time would be the most productive. Many thanks Steve
Hi Steve, The Shag roost is best viewed from the Salad Bowl Cafe at the southern end of the cliffs. Best time is late afternoon just before the birds go to roost as they can be seen on the sea and flying backwards and forwards from the cliffs before they settle. Birds also depending on what the tide's doing sit on the rocks below the cliffs which gives a good opportunity to get any colour ring codes. I haven't done the roost myself this year yet but a friend on the 9/1 had three birds one of which was ringed (NUR - green darvic) as a chick on the Farnes last year - http://northwestnorfolknaturalists....vers-mergansers-grebes-and-shags-off.html?m=0
Hope this helps and good luck!