There is a possibility of me going somewhere for photography at the end of this month, but I have no idea which areas are good at that time of year. Are the any places which are good for photography and within 4 hours drive from West London at that time of year? I was thinking about Norfolk, but is it too early in the year?
Posted by David Sewell on August 18, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Hi Oscar,
I don't know about Norfolk, but there are several places in Kent you could consider. By late August the return migration of waders is in full swing and the migration of passerines is well under way. In Kent the reserves at Dungeness, Sandwich and Oare Marshes are all good places to see waders reasonably close, and at Dungeness in particular you have the chance of passerines as well. I was at Sandwich Bay yesterday, using the hides of the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, and got common, wood and green sandpipers within range as well as greenshanks. Admittedly that was with a 600mm lens.
Many places will also have late emerging butterflies as well, so no need to limit yourself to birds. Most of these places are within a 3 hour drive of London, traffic jams permitting.
Thanks David. However, just after I posted the topic, my Dad booked Norfolk, but I will keep those places in mind if I go anywhere next year. They sound really good.
Oscar
Posted by Ian Haskell on August 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM
If your in Norfolk I think you need to be going to places at Sunrise and sunset. Possibly the less popular places too. Its extremely busy this time of the year. Early bird catches the worm!
Ian
Posted by Bob Johnson on August 19, 2011 at 3:18 AM
Take Grahams advice! he knows what he is talking about
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Oscar
I don't know about Norfolk, but there are several places in Kent you could consider. By late August the return migration of waders is in full swing and the migration of passerines is well under way. In Kent the reserves at Dungeness, Sandwich and Oare Marshes are all good places to see waders reasonably close, and at Dungeness in particular you have the chance of passerines as well. I was at Sandwich Bay yesterday, using the hides of the Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory, and got common, wood and green sandpipers within range as well as greenshanks. Admittedly that was with a 600mm lens.
Many places will also have late emerging butterflies as well, so no need to limit yourself to birds. Most of these places are within a 3 hour drive of London, traffic jams permitting.
Thanks David. However, just after I posted the topic, my Dad booked Norfolk, but I will keep those places in mind if I go anywhere next year. They sound really good.
Oscar
Ian
Have a great trip
Bob
T