Thousands of birds had been captured flocking alongside the coast in a “Spectacular” aerial present.
Gra Bloomfield snapped the pure surprise at RSPB Snettisham on Wednesday the place the phenomenon may be seen throughout daytime within the off-seasons.
It occurs when birds reminiscent of purple knots and avocets take to the sky to flee the incoming “spring tides” – a sudden excessive tide in late autumn or early spring.
The Snettisham Spectacular occurs in late autumn or early spring (Image: Gra Bloomfield)
Thousands of birds take to the sky to flee the incoming tides (Image: Gra Bloomfield)
Mr Bloomfield stated: “The purple knot will quickly be returning to their breeding grounds however there’s nonetheless loads to see although as we enter the breeding season for lapwing, avocets, oystercatcher, ringed plover and others that are comparatively new to breeding on this nation such because the spoonbill and egret.
Among the flock are purple knots and avocets (Image: Gra Bloomfield)
The purple knot will quickly be returning to its breeding grounds (Image: Gra Bloomfield)
“I’m now wanting ahead to the swallows and warblers coming back from their holidays overseas, and naturally the sound of the cuckoo that for me indicators the right begin of summer time.”
The ‘Snettisham Spectacular’ was not too long ago included in The Times’ rating of the 42 greatest spots within the UK to go to exterior of the height vacation season.
The RSPB web site recommends arriving as early as 6.15am to be in with an opportunity of catching it.
