March 26 Swift Morning

Sue was early. The planned visit to Sculthorpe before Sue had to pay an entry fee (we're members) started with a diversion to Cromer. We'd found a shorter way to the Lighthouse in the dark morning visit to catch the Little Swift before it left its roost. Some years ago now. Leaving the short footpath onto the clifftop, four other birders were standing on a rise scanning the town area. The Alpine Swift wa swooping about high above the rooftops. Even better, it then flew towards us not far above our heads, cruised the trees, the nearby cliffside and pretty low above our heads. It repeated this circuit giving excellent views.

I wish the photograph was mine.....

Sculthorpe was, comparatively, devoid of birds. Surprisingly, a few scarlet Elf Caps showed, didn't realise they fruited this early.

A small flock of Lesser Redpoll, zipped in the treetops, a Golden Pheasant remained hidden but called twice.
Whitley Hide had very few birds on and under the feeders. The highlight was a Long Tailed Tit taking a sunflower seed, hanging on the feeder and eating it from the other foot. A second seed was taken to a tree before the action was repeated. Delightful.

Our first Comma butterfly landed on the boardwalk on the return journey. I only had my long lens with me so had to retreat yards before I could get it in focus.

Couldn't find any Wheatears at Cley for Sue. She'll have to be satisfied with the lifer!
Home to put the moth trap out.
PS An astonishing catch of 74 moths of at least 8 species. Still trying to ID them.