Firecrest in north bushes at Minsmere yesterday. #suffolkbirding

Bittern at Island Mere, Minsmere.

Wheatear

Dunlin

Fulmar

Oystercatcher

A few more Shetland birds

Arctic Skua

Red-necked Phalaropes

Great Skua

Puffin

Some highlights of a recent trip to Shetland

Black-tailed Godwit, Redshank and Teal from South Hide, Minsmere

Cattle Egret at Carlton Marshes yesterday #suffolkbirds

Reed Bunting singing at Carlton Marshes today #suffolkbirds

One of six Purple Sandpipers at Ness Point, Lowestoft yesterday #suffolkbirds

Water Pipit in front of Island Mere Hide, Minsmere this morning.

Black adder at Minsmere

Dartford Warbler on Westleton Heath #SuffolkBirds

One of a large number of pintail at North Warren just before Christmas #suffolkbirding

Water pipit on ice in front of Bittern Hide Minsmere #suffolkbirds

Very obliging Hoopoe in the dunes at Minsmere yesterday.

A very sunny morning at Carlton . 25 species of birds seen including a small group of Bearded Tits on the edge of Peto’s and eight Cetti’s Warblers around the reserve. Numerous sightings of Chinese Water Deer.

An enjoyable walk in the sunshine at Worlingham Marshes. Two buzzards, two kestrels, a peregrine and a red kite. No SEO’s yet.

Shorelark at Kessingland this autumn.