Sunrise

Took this weeks ramble from Bridge Cottages HQ. Out of the house at dawn. The orange sun lazily rising in a clear sky. Hardly a sound to be heard anywhere. The tone of the light caused by the rising sun and the low dark clouds still hanging around to the west created a very mellow atmosphere. Plenty to see at first light. Great views of one of the local barn owls quartering a meadow just along the lane from Stepping Stones. Nice to see a couple of brown hares. Common Buzzard also perched upon a stag oak. Was stealthy enough in my approach to the field bordering the woods on the Barningham estate to be able to watch two very relaxed roe deer hinds for several minutes before they moved back into the woods. The keen birders staying at Bridge Cottages over the last couple of weeks have had some excellent sightings close to the cottages. The Barred Warbler(s) have stayed at Kelling Quags for several days and a Red Necked Phalarope has been resident (And easy to view. Even I managed to spot it!) on the pool. Could have booked the cottages several times over at half term. Thomas The Tank Engine is visiting the NNR. Yippeeeee!