The charm of North Norfolk
03rd August 2011
A fortnight in North Norfolk in the charming town of Wells next the sea was just what the doctor ordered. A wonderful base to explore the coastal strip and all its charming villages and wildlife.
I confess I had never seen an avocet before this holiday -honest!- but I have now as this wader breeds in fairly large numbers in the area. Other species on the 'hard to see' list included the Marsh Harrier and the Spoonbill There's plenty of other things to do and see as well including Holkham Hall,seat of the Earls on Leicester and the superb beach between Wells and Holkham.
Great food, pretty good weather and local ale. It's just a shame that they have yet to learn how to pull beer through a tight sparkler but I suppose there's time to learn !
I confess I had never seen an avocet before this holiday -honest!- but I have now as this wader breeds in fairly large numbers in the area. Other species on the 'hard to see' list included the Marsh Harrier and the Spoonbill There's plenty of other things to do and see as well including Holkham Hall,seat of the Earls on Leicester and the superb beach between Wells and Holkham.
Great food, pretty good weather and local ale. It's just a shame that they have yet to learn how to pull beer through a tight sparkler but I suppose there's time to learn !
