Breckland or Bust

In less that 48 hours possibly the best UK birders on the scene currently are heading off to the Brecks. By a strange coincidence so are yours truly, Dave Wright, Andy Smith, Iain Tidmarsh, Rob Gill, Mick Gillett and Chris Hubbard........Its a combination of birds and booze as we celebrate my 40th. We're heading off to Lakenheath to have a shot at the Golden O's. Hopefully we'll manage a few other bits. Marsh Harrier, Bearded Tit and Bittern are all being seen daily plus hopefully a few Dragons and Damsels. Weeting is also on the cards for Stone Curlew, Woodlark etc...then we'll just try to mop up on whatever else we can for the remainder of the day. Firecrests are now breeding in good numbers in the Brecks and, as with everywhere at the mo, Crossbill is plentiful, especially around Santon Downham. Wicken Fen is a possible for Sunday but we're going to play it by ear and see what (if anything) turns up. In true Dave Gray style an account of this weekend will appear shortly (sorry Dave!!)