Sir Peter Scott Walk; Walking from Sutton Bridge to King's Lynn

I've been wanting to do the Sir Peter Scott Walk for a few years now; I've always been too busy or not well. This spring time I felt it was now or never, the weather was looking promising for my last free week before the summer wedding season starting and so we set the date. 

"We" was my old old old friend Bobby and I. We're usually bike riding buddies for exercise and adventures but on this day we had a good hike along the coastal path across the border of Lincolnshire & Norfolk; between Sutton Bridge & King's Lynn.

The walk itself took around 5-6 hours and was just under 15 miles in total but yes it could be done quicker and the journey could be shorter and easier for sure.

We added a walk out to the Inner Tidal Bank on the marsh and spent lots of time looking out for and watching the wildlife and this proved to be absolutely amazing!

We got at most 5 metres away from a beautiful Red Kite feeding on the marsh and it was truly astonishing! An experience that I would say is very rare to be that close. When the bird left the ground and  took off it gave the best display of gliding just above us. No exaggeration we laid on the ground and were whispering  "this is amazing, I can't believe this!"

I'd love to do this walk again and it will definitely happen again one day; let's just wait and see what experiences await.

Thanks for reading.

Ben

Now for the image diary;

Deeping Lakes Bird Photography With The Sony RX10 iv

Nat offered a morning out at Deeping Lakes; I hadn't heard of it but I googled it and was well up for the short drive to Deeping. It's really out in the middle of nowhere; perfect for the wildlife.

I've said it before I'm no wildlife expert in the slightest but I do enjoy the challenge; watching the animal and trying to get 'the shot'.

I had my trusty Sony R10 iv; it's got to be the best all round camera out there! That's what a lot of reviews said about it and I do have to agree. It's got it's shortcomings but what it does well, it does really well!

A 600mm zoom on a camera no bigger than a DSLR and (maybe) kit lens; it's a beast!

So when we were at the lakes we were on a mission to photograph the Marsh Harriers and what a sight these amazing birds were. Proper birds of prey soaring majestically through the air.

Yep I took a 'few' shots.

The next highlight was the Little Owl's that we had been told about when talking to other people enjoying the lakes. A little hard to spot because they're more than well camouflaged.

Did you spot it?

For a wildlife novice like me everything is fun to photograph.

I love this photo of a Blue Tit.

And yes; I'm still immature enough to find that funny!

The one that got away.

We were walking around the corner to an opening of the trees at the waters edge and Nathaniel said "HERON!" I quickly raised my camera and took this photo with what settings were already dialled in.

The shutter speed is too slow.

It's not focused perfectly.

And it was a tiny bit over exposed.

But considering I just raised my camera and snapped the photo in the split second I had the chance, it's not too bad.

And come on who doesn't like ducks?!

The versatility of the Sony RX10iv has excelled as an 'all in one' tool. It allows you to get the photos that otherwise you'd perhaps need that 'big camera' and that 'big lens'.

I'm sure we'll visit Deeping Lakes again.

Now where's my credit card for that big lens?!