Snettisham reserve is on the East Coast of the Wash in East Anglia. On certain very high tides the birds that normally roost on mud banks in The Wash are disturbed by the rising waters and gather in huge numbers on the reserve. By complete coincidence I happened to arrive there when one (well two actually) of these tides was occurring.
I arrived at first light and was just amazed at the abundance of birds - huge mobile flocks of waders could be seen in the distance, and slowly they were pushed on to a gravel bank with in the reserve.
There is a hide on the reserve that gives great views of the gravel bank where the birds gathered.
The small grey waders in these pictures are Knot (Calidris canutus) and the larger black and white ones are Oystercathers (Haematopus ostralegus).
Some days things just align to show you magic and treasure.
(And incidentally - the rainbow is real!)
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Hari Om
ReplyDeleteOh the numbers!!! Truly magical... YAM xx
That shot with the rainbow is just phenomenal! What an unforgettable morning at the reserve.
ReplyDeleteWow... what photos. Incredibly stunning.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing sights you saw at that reserve Stewart. Wonderful shots. Thanks for hosting and commenting. I hope you have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing, Amazing birds photos. Rainbow looks stunning.
ReplyDeleteIncredible numbers of birds!
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