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!

Weekly Ramble

Took advantage of the lovely autumn weather to ramble from the cottages down to Kelling Quags yesterday morning. As usual plenty to see on the way. Noticeable influx of Robins over the last couple of weeks. Small flock of Redwings noted in berry laden Rowan on the edge of Kelling Heath. Green Woodpecker on the path from the cottages to the heath. Further on watched juvenile Sparrowhawk unsuccessfully trying to hunt rabbits in a field on the edge of the heath. Trying to bite off more than it could chew I fear. Evidence of the myxomatosis virus seen. Noticeable that the number of rabbits in this particular field has declined over the last few months. In the pasture above Kelling Quags Skylarks and Meadow Pipits with Kestrel above being mobbed by Rooks/Jackdaws. Great Black Backed Gull over as well. At the coast relatively quiet. Solitary Little Stint and Redshank on one of the sea pools behind the shingle ridge. Stonechat on fence post. The Quag itself quite busy with wildfowl. Teal, Shoveler, Mallard and Shelduck in residence. A significant twitch also on at the Quag with several birders looking to tick a Barred Warbler. As I write another cracking morning with large movement of Pink Footed Geese over Bessingham on the way out to their daytime feeding out east. What a fantastic place to live!!

Latest Comments From Our Guestbooks

Just some of the nice comments we have received from guests who have stayed at Bridge Cottages over the last few weeks-: G & S Aug 07 A lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location. Well equipped and comfortable. L & J Sept 07 A very lucky find. Perfect for discovering North Norfolk. A very friendly welcome and thanks especially for the marmalade. S & M Oct 07 A lovely cottage. Very relaxing short break. Very welcoming. You have thought of everything.