Tag Archives: 2016

Old brickwork at Oxnead Lock

Posted on 27/12/2016 by marklittle

The decaying brickwork of the Oxnead Lock. According to Edwin Rose (writing in 1993 as part of the Norfolk Archaeological team at Gressenahll) this brickwork was probably built in 1851 when the Mill was refurbished, although it is possible that … Continue reading →

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Oxnead: Eye of Heron

Posted on 27/12/2016 by marklittle

What struck me was the cold, glassy eye of the Heron perching on a low fence at Oxnead this morning. The slight frost last night had still not entirely melted and the young Heron seemed to be waiting for movement or a … Continue reading →

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Carols & Services at Brampton Church

Posted on 01/12/2016 by marklittle
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Jam news – sale of produce to benefit Brampton Church – can you help?

Posted on 09/11/2016 by marklittle

The mini market stall (“Fiona’s Fayre”) at the junction of The Street and Marsham Road has been a storming success. Fiona’s Crab Apple Jelly has been whizzing off the shelves. If any one else in the village would be willing … Continue reading →

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Brampton Autumn – silence with burst of birdsong

Posted on 01/10/2016 by marklittle

It is the Autumnal silence which hits you on an early morning walk from Brampton to Oxnead. Silence punctuated only by occasional sharp bursts of song – a Robin, the screech of a Jay and the repetitive fluting of a … Continue reading →

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Brampton in September

Posted on 17/09/2016 by marklittle

This week the House Martins abandoned our skies and headed for warmer climes. Recently they had gathered in wheeling flock of 40+ over the village – something akin to training flights for the late fledged young combined with a feeding … Continue reading →

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Brampton – soaring Buzzards

Posted on 11/09/2016 by marklittle

Buzzards have moved from rare to commonplace in Norfolk over the last twenty years or so. However common they are, I still thrill to the site of the family groups that soar on the village thermals. This morning (Sunday)  we … Continue reading →

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Ellen Miller: Evensong for Queen’s 90th Birthday

Posted on 12/06/2016 by marklittle

Ellen Miller with her fellow 90 year olds at Norwich Cathedral on 12th June 2016 Continue reading →

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Brampton Summer: the return of the Summer Falcon

Posted on 30/05/2016 by marklittle

The familiar flight silhouette. An insistent call, loud and chattering, high up around the upper branches of a swaying Poplar, following by an effortless scything flight. The Summer-visiting Hobby Falcon was back. In this case, two of them – the … Continue reading →

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Brampton Summer: the song of the Blackcap Warbler

Posted on 30/05/2016 by marklittle

Not quite a Nightingale. This song was full throated, but without the seemingly endless variety of its relation; this was the song of the Blackcap. This morning we had the chance to stop and watch for a few minutes. The … Continue reading →

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