Saturday, 11 December 2010

Titchwell Marsh - Recent Visit (Part 1)

This is a two part post about our latest visit to RSPB Titchwell Marsh

In the first part I have shown scenes only. 
For those of you that know Titchwell, but haven't visited lately, I have particularly concentrated on views of the new Parrinder Hide that has been constructed.





External views of the hide reveal that it is the veritable "Hilton" of bird hides. If only we could have had a look inside, but its still not open yet.


With the future changes, this Brackish Marsh will become a Saltmarsh and the bank on which the new hide is situated will be the new sea defence wall.




The beach was not the most inviting place to be with the temperature well below '0' degrees celsius




It was so cold that only crazy people ventured on to the beach.{:)


Walking around the Fen trail was no joke either, but produced some frosty scenes



Getting near sunset it was time to travel home.....


always an amazing sight to view, these Pink-footed Geese were doing just that.


The second part of the post will show the bird species observed

12 comments:

holdingmoments said...

Enjoyed this Roy. One of my favourite spots. I must get there in the new year.
That new hide looks pretty impressive. Good to see where my membership money goes lol

petite hermine said...

These are amazing photos! And that little fluff ball of a bird on your banner is too adorable.

grammie g said...

Hey Roy..what a nice hide and beautiful area..
I like all your photos but the three next to the last I real liked!!

Roy said...

Thanks Keith,
Yes it will be good when its opened.
It was supposed to be open now ??

Thanks Petite.

Thanks GG, it is normally very nice in the sunny summertime. {:)

Mike Simmons said...

Nice landscape shots Roy! Titchwell looks like a great photo area and I like the Parrinder Hide. The frosty scenes are really nice and the sunset is perfect.

Roy said...

Thanks Mike.
Its a nice place when its not quite so cold.{:)

mcw said...

You can get a glimpse inside the new Parrinder hide here http://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves/guide/t/titchwellmarsh/sightings.aspx
or get a godwit's eye view here:
http://www.michaelcwood.co.uk/page12.html
Cheers

Mike

Roy said...

Thanks Mike, I will look it up.

Eve said...

Wow that is some Hide!!! I've never seen anything like it! Way to go!!!
Crazy people huh? hahaha! Just watch those icy spots! What a great but chilly trip!

Roy said...

Yes definitely one crazy person out there on that beach Evie.{:)

Mary said...

That looks like a very fancy bird hide. I bet the views will be great from inside. Lovely scenery.

Roy said...

I hope Mary, just need to be able to get in there though.