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Only an hour away, Lakenheath is always good for a morning walk without having to leave particularly early.  Within half our of arriving, a hobby , couple of cuckoo , drake garganey , six black-tailed godwit , a greenshank , a dozen avocet , and a reeling grasshopper warbler had already been observed without really making tracks. It was a glorious morning, light winds that held a chill but the sun has strength at this time of year.  A hike up to Joist Fen was met with a sky full of circling hobby, at least 20 here feeding on insects that had emerged as the day began to warm.  Such an amazing sight and so evocative of spring here in the fens.   Marsh harrier were in the mood circling over the reeds and warblers were singing everywhere -  a great way to spend a Sunday morning.

A fabulous day in the Brecks that started grey and murky but quickly transformed into a fine clear day.  This was definitely the calm before the impending storm that is due to imminently hit our shores. Now just an hour from home, Lynford Arboretum was the first stop.  Numerous Siskin surged through the alder canopy and at least six Brambling were rooting through the leaf litter at the feeding station with a few Yellowhammer and plenty of Chaffinch . It's always great to see the Marsh Tit .  Such busy little birds. There was so much to see.  The frenzied Tit flocks contained Nuthatch and a few Goldcrest zipped within the pines.  A single Firecrest was also seen busily feeding within the conifers. The Hawfinch was a sight to behold.  While a handful were seen feeding on the ground, a burst of spontaneous unease and a flock of at least 30 birds suddenly alighted flying into the adjacent trees.  By far the largest group I hav...