Somebody at Welney WWT today told me about a Glossy Ibis flying between Earith and Sutton,
Still there this morning. Flew north past Chain Corner at 7am, then on flood to south of Sutton Gault at 7.40am (and very nice it is too).
It was seen (and apparently photographed) on Monday, but yesterday was the first sighting since.
Hi Mark
Would you be able to give me directions to this please? I know how to get to Ely and thats about it!, not familiar with this area at all. I would be coming from King's Lynn.
Best Wishes Penny:girl:
Went to see the Glossy Ibis today - looked lovely in evening light! I was talking to a local (who is on Birdforum and has photos of the bird, but I have forgotten his name!) and he said for the past few days it has been disappearing just after 6pm, which is what it did whilst we weren't looking, presumably to roost. So for anyone who goes after work, make sure you get there in good time!
Sorry, only just noticed your message.
From A10 at Ely, head along A142 to Sutton, then turn left into Sutton at first round about (onto B1381). Straight over next mini roundabout, then at T-junction, turn right. After a few hundred yards there is a right hand turn, signed to Sutton Gault. Drive down here until you come to the pub/rivers. Park carefully, and then walk south down the east side of the washes (the footpath is next to the pub). View first flood to south after a few hundred yards.
Good luck
Is the Glossy Ibis still about at Sutton Gault?
Thanks