Garth Peacock
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Fowlmere RSPB Cambs

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Another trip to Norfolk

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Frampton Marsh (again)

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Snettisham RSPB

Tuesday 20th February 2024

A new destination for me

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A change of plan

Tuesday 30th January 2024

Three hours at Grafham Water

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A strange week overall.

Friday 19th January 2024

Norfolk Coast

Tuesday 16th January 2024

New Year - where to go?

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Coton Cambridgeshire

Wednesday 20th December 2023

Back to Burwell Fen

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Short-eared Owls

Monday 4th December 2023

Back to Grafham Water

Wednesday 22nd November 2023

Grafham Water

Thursday 16th November 2023

Fishers Green Essex

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A day in north Norfolk

Monday 13th November 2023

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Monday 26th November 2012

A flock of around 30 Waxwings had been reported feeding on berries on an estate in Oakington Cambs, jus a mile or so up the road for me. Weather quite bright for a change.

Flock found and started to come down from some nearby high trees to feed by the side of the street. The only place I could park the car meant I was facing East and just then, the sun came out making back/side lit images. Not ideal but far from impossible.

A Mistle Thrush decided to make an appearance but only stayed far a few seconds instead of the usual defence of the tree against allcomers.

A couple more shots of the Waxwings as they became more confident.

The flock then took flight after being spooked by a passing Sparrowhawk but a very enjoyable couple of hours, and right on my doorstep too!!!