Posted on December 23, 2008 by mrchips
Skeins of Brent Geese
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
There aren’t many places in England that feel like a real wilderness but I have found somewhere that feels as remote as the Central Kalahari of Botswana. Less than two hundred miles from London but there are no motorways here. The North coast of Norfolk is a desolate [...]
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Posted on December 22, 2008 by mrchips
Cley windmill
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
The windmill is in a superb position on the edge of the salt marshes in North Norfolk. You can stay there and it is also open for dinner so I couldn’t wait to book in.
When you arrive you are shown into the sitting room. It is a cosy room with a [...]
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Posted on December 19, 2008 by mrchips
A flock of Golden Plover
Originally uploaded by Mr_Chips
The RSPB reserve of Titchwell is on the North Coast of Norfolk. There are a series of inland lakes from the sea which are great feeding grounds for a variety of birds. From the hides we saw plenty of wideon and flocks of lapwings and Golden Plover. [...]
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