#waterways
The Fishes, in their joy, stretched up their heads above the water, and promised to reward him,Arthur Rackham
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WEST FORK TRAIL OAK CREEK CANYON AZ 2019
Mangroves are sometimes called the ‘nurseries of the sea’ as they provide the ideal shelter and food conditions for young fish and other crustaceans.
Mangroves are important for many other reasons including capturing sediment and filtering nutrients, stabilising shorelines and protecting our coasts.
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Turnstone in Summer Plumage.. by Adam Swaine
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Tidal creek at Brancaster Staithe on North Norfolk coast ..The Turnstone can be spotted fluttering around large stones on rocky and gravelly shores, flipping them over to look for prey. It can even lift rocks as big as its own body! Although a migrant to the UK, it can be seen all year-round as different populations arrive throughout the seasons.
Dusk on the Glaven @ Blakeney North Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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River Glaven, snaking its way through Blakeney - Norfolk UK Blakeney: Glaven Estuary
Gregarious, graceful and grumpy!..The Avocet. by Adam Swaine
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With their distinctive black and white pattern, sweeping up-turned bills, and long blue legs, these unusual-looking, but beautiful birds, are fascinating to watch. They provide a spectacular show …
Mallard Family @ Titchwell RSPB Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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RSPB Titchwell Marsh..Located on the north coast of Norfolk, between the villages of Titchwell and Thornham, Titchwell Marsh is blessed with diverse habitats that include reedbeds, saltmarsh and freshwater lagoons where avocets, bearded tits and marsh harriers nest. There’s also a wide sandy beach here, which offers extensive views across The Wash
RSPB Titchwell Marsh..Avocet Norfolk. by Adam Swaine
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Avocets are such beautiful waders always a delight to see..
Sanderling Scientific name: Calidris alba by Adam Swaine
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Typically associated with sandy beaches, but also mudflats and coastal pools. Usually seen in its rather smart grey, black and white winter plumage, often showing distinctive black ‘shoulder’ markings. On beaches, has characteristic feeding habit of running back and forth with the surf…The Sanderling scampers about the waves looking for marine crustaceans, fish and even jellyfish to eat. It visits the UK in winter from its Arctic breeding grounds, but can also be seen as it passes through on migration during spring and autumn
Blakeney Quay @ Dusk Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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The River Glaven in the eastern English county of Norfolk is 10.5 mi long and flows through picturesque North Norfolk countryside to the North Sea. Rising from a tiny headwater in Bodham the river starts 2+1⁄2 miles before Selbrigg Pond where three small streams combine..
The Ford on the River Glaven Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Footbridge crossing the River Glaven beside the ford at Glandford, North Norfolk, UK
River Yare West Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Beautiful Norfolk countryside so green and rural and tranquil scene.The River Yare is a river in the English county of Norfolk. In its lower reaches it is one of the principal navigable waterways of The Broads and connects with the rest of the network. The river rises south of Dereham to the west to the village of Shipdham. The river continues its journey across the southern fringes of Norwich before it is joined by the River Wensum at Whitlingham in Trowse. At this point, it turns into a very big and wide tidal river flowing eastwards into the Broads National Park, where it passes various villages including Bramerton and Cantley. From here, the Yare passes the isolated marshland settlement of Berney Arms before entering the tidal lake of Breydon Water, where it is joined by the Bure and Waveney before it reaches the North Sea at Gorleston.
BURNHAM OVERY STAITHE - River Burn by Adam Swaine
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Burnham Overy Staithe PE31 8HN..Burnham Overy is made up of two settlements, Burnham Overy Town the original village adjacent to the parish church and Burnham Overy Staithe, a rather larger settlement about 1 mile away and next to the creek-side harbour. Historically Burnham Overy which lies on the River Burn was the port for the surrounding villages of the Burnhams. Until the end of the middle ages, trading ships were able to reach the village, however with silting of the river, commercial traffic switched to the downstream Staithe. Between Burnham Overy Staithe and the sea, a network of tidal creeks reach out trough marshes that fringe this stretch of coast, and finally reach the sea by passing through a gap in the sand dunes known locally as Burnham Harbour. Small boats can reach Burnham Overy Staithe through this gap and creek. Today Burnham Overy Staithe, and the associated harbour, is a major recreational sailing centre. There is a comprehensive chandlery on the quayside. It is also the point of departure for boats out to the Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve
Feeding Avocets @ Titchwell Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Norfolk, United Kingdom More information: Avocets have long legs and long, thin, upcurved bills (giving their scientific name Recurvirostra) which they sweep from side to side when feeding in the brackish or saline wetlands they prefer. The plumage is pied, sometimes also with some red. Members of this genus have webbed feet and readily swim. Their diet consists of aquatic insects and other small creatures. They nest on the ground in loose colonies. In estuarine settings they may feed on exposed bay muds or mudflats. The Pied Avocet is the emblem of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
River Burn Norfolk…(Tide coming in) by Adam Swaine
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The River Burn is a river in the northwest of the County of Norfolk, in the East of England. From its source to its mouth on the North Coast of Norfolk it is 12.3 kilometres. The river has a fall of 36 metres to the sea
River Burn Norfolk Coast by Adam Swaine
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The chalk-fed River Burn..flows through a low-lying catchment for 12.1 km before discharging into the salt marshes of Holkham National Nature Reserve (NNR). Its source is close to the village of South Creake, and from here it travels through North Creake and Burnham Thorpe, before widening a little and reaching two watermills – Union Mill and Lower Mill – at Burnham Overy. From here, the Burn widens further and enters Overy saltmarshes, where it eventually flows out to sea.
Walks along the River Glaven Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Cley and Salthouse Marshes..Cley and Salthouse Marshes is one of the country’s most popular birdwatching sites, attracting more than 110,000 human visitors each year. The six hides (four of which are accessible via boardwalks) give fantastic views across pools and scrapes that are specially managed to attract breeding and passage birds. The award-winning visitor centre features interactive interpretation, regularly changing exhibitions, and a well-stocked gift and book shop.
Blakeney Quay Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Blakeney National Nature Reserve is an internationally important nature reserve bequest to the National Trust in 1912. The area is home to a varied range of flora and fauna with Blakeney Point home to a breeding seal and tern colony. This unspoilt stretch of Norfolk coastline offers uninterrupted wide open spaces and breath taking views. Blakeney village and nature reserve is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit
River Glaven @ Blakeney Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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The River Glaven in the eastern English county of Norfolk is 10.5 mi long and flows through picturesque North Norfolk countryside to the North Sea. Rising from a tiny headwater in Bodham the river starts 2+1⁄2 miles before Selbrigg Pond where three small streams combine
Agar Creek Blakeney Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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Lovely stunning coastal walk along the north norfolk coast creeks marshes and stunning wildlife AONB…
Blakeney - Agar Creek by Adam Swaine
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The lovely coastal village of Blakeney is one of the most enchanting on the North Norfolk Coast and is one of our favourites. Blakeney started life as a busy medieval commercial port until the estuary began to silt up preventing all but pleasure craft from gaining access. The silting has left a fascinating landscape of marshes, sand hills and mud banks, with many creeks and channels twisting and turning their way through. Blakeney village is set on a small hill leading down to the harbour and has pretty flint cottages (many for holiday rent), shops, cafe’s, restaurants, hotels, pubs and inns
Avocets @ Titchwell RSPB Norfolk Coast by Adam Swaine
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Avocets have long legs and long, thin, upcurved bills (giving their scientific name Recurvirostra) which they sweep from side to side when feeding in the brackish or saline wetlands they prefer. The plumage is pied, sometimes also with some red. Members of this genus have webbed feet and readily swim. Their diet consists of aquatic insects and other small creatures. They nest on the ground in loose colonies. In estuarine settings they may feed on exposed bay muds or mudflats.
River Burn & Salt Marshes Norfolk. by Adam Swaine
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Discover the Unique Salt Marshes of North Norfolk.. North Norfolk is well known for its unique landscape of mudflats and saltmarshes. Norfolk’s mudflats are largely concentrated in the Wash and saltmarshes are found along the north coast of the county between Holme and Salthouse. These areas are not only known for their breathtaking beauty but also for a place to see some of the best wildlife. Throughout the year, the scenery transforms and there is always something new to enjoy, from migrating birds to an array of plant life. Burnham Overy Staithe. Burnham Overy Staithe lies between Holkham and Burnham Norton on the north Norfolk coast. ‘Staithe’ traditionally means 'landing place’, and 'overy’ means 'over the water’. A mile of so inland, the original settlement was Burnham Overy Town which was once a busy port situated on the River Burn. Burnham Overy Staithe has only been in existence since WW2. Walk out along the Norfolk Coast Path, over the marshes and towards the dunes. As you approach the sea, the River Burn spreads out into numerous tidal creeks, which wind their way through the saltmarshes
Creeks @ Thornham Norfolk by Adam Swaine
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We were soon off along the coastal path heading towards Holme, and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s reserve at Holme Dunes. At Thornham harbour – really just a few boats moored to some rather ramshackle looking landing stages – the marshes stretch either side of the road that leads to a small raised car park once the site of a large grain store. The channel was deeper then, and much larger boats than the few pleasure craft now here could access this far inland. Not so long ago farming supported most of the communities near here, and the ability for fairly substantial vessels to be able to transport the crop pretty much anywhere must have been invaluable. If you don’t mind getting muddy – and I do mean muddy – you can gather a crop of your own here; samphire
