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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Peewit" data-source="post: 3146739" data-attributes="member: 57492">Tuesday 23/12/2014 PMWe set off to the Three Horseshoes Inn, Warham, Norfolk.  We arrived, and we where not disappointed at all.  The pub had an old world charm about it.  We found it relaxing to be in.  The Norfolk Steak Ale Pies went down a treat, portions large, and very tasty.   It was a delicious combination of home cooking , a nice pub, great atmosphere, and friendly people.   My OH said that the pie where out of this world, and the best he ever tasted!!! (he does not take his pies lightly LOL)After our meal, we set of to Cley Reserve to see what was there.  As we drove along the A149  road, I noticed a Barn Owl in flight (as the passenger LOL) in the nearby field.  The white flash of the bird showed up really well, as it quartered the fields.  It was a great find for us, unmistakable to overlook due to the whiteness of the feathers.  I felt sad because of the lack of car parking so we could stop for a better look at the Barn Owl, and to take a photo of the bird.For us to see a Barn Owl in broad daylight made our day, and added another bird to our list for this trip.Lots of Pheasants popped up everywhere in their usual quest to be noticed in the fields,  and grasslands next to the main road.  I have to say that there is nothing like a Pheasant to cause mayhem on the roads.  A flock of Lapwings flew up into the air in a close fluster, then landed in the lower vegetation in a field to our left.  The sky was black with circular flapping wings, and calling birds.We continued on our car journey though Stiffkey, past the Red Lion Pub, (the area of river known for Kingfishers - but no parking!!!), and we headed on our way to Cley for an afternoon’s birding.We arrived at Cley.  Once out in the carpark, a couple of Pied Wagtail's made their presence known by bouncing up and down close to where we parked the car.  They continually chirrupied to one another as if they were trying to get our attention.First thing we did was go into the visitors centre.  The weather was still unpredictable, grayish, rain threatened, along with an odd sunny patch here and there.  The wind had dropped so that was good opportunity for us to enjoy some more birding.After a cup of tea and sit down, we made our way to the three hides.  As we walked through the high reeds, we noticed a Crow sitting on a post eating something.  We did not get close enough to see what it was due to the fact we disturbed the Crow in its tracks, and it did not want us near at all The Birding Hotel building on the shoreline looked buoyant in the distance.  I am glad it did not float away on a crest of a wave last year due to the bad winds. 1. Three hides2. OH looking at Crow3. Crow watching us4. Birders hotel building in distance5. More views of the hidesmore to come...</blockquote>

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