Steve Fitzgerald

Dodging the showers on Brancaster beach yesterday evening.

Ringed Plover on Brancaster Beach yesterday evening #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Another Roe Deer encounter on my walk yesterday evening #ukwildlife #mammal

A couple more pictures of last night's Hen Harrier #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

A quick post-work bike ride along the river into town. Did spot a bit of unlicensed fishing taking place on the way #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

My favourite while working at a local authority a few years ago was Mr O. MacGuffog, but we also had a Mr O’Nions on the books. In a previous role I had regular contact with a German supplier who’s sales team included the extraordinary triumvirate of Paris Krinkle, Willie Winkler and Holger Krapp.

Thanks Tony. He was more chilled out than the average hare, so I was able to get reasonably close. I wouldn’t class my lens as anything more than medium sized.

First bat of the year on my walk around Roydon Common this evening. A Noctule I think from the size of it #ukwildlife #mammal

Hare spotted on my stroll this evening. Mentally preparing himself for the madness of March #ukwildlife #mammal

Female Hen Harrier over the local roost this evening. Full crop suggests she managed to find a good meal before bedtime #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

The long staying female Scaup at Titchwell yesterday afternoon. First time I’ve seen her in the sunshine #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Brent Geese (and a couple of Greylags) on Thornham Marsh this evening #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Nice little flock of Siskins in West Newton this afternoon #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Spotted this Fox Moth caterpillar on my stroll around Roydon Common this afternoon, no doubt roused out of hibernation by the warmer weather. Hard to imagine that in three or four months time it will be on the wing, being chased by the Hobbies #norfolkmoths #TeamMoth #ukwildlife

A pair of Roe Deer bucks I met on my stroll this afternoon. Looks like they're nearly ready for summer #ukwildlife #mammal

I did ask for a receipt, in case it didn’t show…

A Red-flanked Bluetail near Gressenhall this morning. I went out early before work and managed to get these laughably bad photos of this rare visitor from the arctic. A very elusive little bird that kept itself hidden amongst the bushes all the time I was there #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Sanderling on Brancaster beach at the weekend #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Looking back through my photos, I eventually counted 10 Bean Geese in this flock (and managed to find the White-fronted Goose). Did try to post one in the comments, but the reduction in quality once uploaded rendered them indistinguishable from each other.

Song Thrush at Titchwell this afternoon #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Wintery Goldfinch in the garden this morning #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

The snow has enticed the Goldfinches into the garden to use the feeders. They don't often visit during the winter #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Slavonian Grebe at Brancaster this afternoon. Really thought I had my first Black-necked Grebe of the winter when it popped up, but the hunt continues #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

did also manage to get this ropey phone pic down the telescope of a Bean Goose and a White-fronted Goose together. Try as I might, I couldn't find them with the camera.

Played a fun game of "spot the Bean Goose" amongst an enormous flock of Pink-feet, just outside Docking this afternoon. His orange legs give him away #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Peregrine in its usual spot on the power station yesterday. Taking a break from bothering the Teals on the river #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Great Egret, on one of the fenland drains just outside Kings Lynn yesterday evening. Once a very scarce bird, they seem to pop up all over the place these days #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Dunnock singing with a sense of urgency at Lynford Arboretum yesterday. He says it will be spring soon, and I really believe him #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Came across a nice little flock of Whoopers on the outskirts of Kings Lynn this evening #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds

Male Scaup, hanging round with the Pochards and Tufties on Tottenhill pits #UKBirding #norfolkbirding #birds