Suffolksnaps

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Pics and reflections, usually centred on Suffolk and Norfolk. All pics by me unless stated otherwise.

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Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 10d

The Bramfield rollercoaster - 755415 on the 8.04am @eastsuffolklines.co.uk Lowestoft to Ipswich service crests the incline from Bright's Farm and races down the steep descent to Barham's crossing.

A train appears at the top of a steep downward incline after climbing up from the other side.

The train reaches the bottom of the incline.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 11d

I've just donated to the @nationaltrust.org.uk appeal to restore Dunwich Heath, following the wildfire. Please consider doing the same - every little helps. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/support-us/a...

The scorched cliff vegetation and signs of how close the fire got to Coastguard Cottages, viewed from Southwold harbour.

Coastguard Cottages and heather in bloom, last year.

Heather in bloom at Dunwich Heath, last year.

The heathland landscape at Dunwich Heath, last year.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 12d

Yes and it has a boat on the destination display!

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 16d

Pale and interesting: a leucistic baby house sparrow - one of three, from a colony near Halesworth, Suffolk. @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @rspbminsmere.bsky.social

A largely white baby house sparrow, on the branches of a tree.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 18d

Summer scenes on @eastsuffolklines.co.uk as @greateranglia.bsky.social 755326 passes Bramfield with the 9.06am Lowestoft to Ipswich.

A train travels over a bridge, visible between the trees, with a field and three circular hay bales in the foreground.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 19d

Hay bales beneath the early morning sky, near Halesworth.

Round hay bales on a field beneath a blue sky.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 24d

Kittiwakes - the next generation, on Lowestoft's Claremont Pier. @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social @rspbminsmere.bsky.social @tynekittiwakes.bsky.social

An adult kittiwakes on a nest with two fluffy grey chicks, on top of a wooden pillar, overlooking the sea.

Two fluffy grey chicks, on a nest, under the deck of the pier.

Two adult kittiwakes and a youngster who is beginning to develop adult markings, on a nest under the pier deck.

A collage of kittiwakes on top of the pier.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· 25d

Halesworth's Black Dog Deli certainly caters for diverse tastes these days.

A sign on a deli counter which reads: " Sex, drugs and sausage rolls."

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jul 10

Pendolino moments on the Trent Valley section of the west coast mainline near Salt, Staffordshire. @gerbil1978.bsky.social @rangercaps66.bsky.social @jedkendray.bsky.social @pickgs.bsky.social

The line viewed through aTrent and Mersey canal, bridge at Salt. Pendolino 390 151, on the 10.35am Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston.

The line viewed across a field near Sandy Lane near Salt. Pride liveried Pendolino 390 119 on the 10.15am Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston.

A view from the footbridge at Sandy Lane near Salt. Pendolino 390 049 on the 9.35am Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jul 4

Stone me - a rock and roll decorator in Southwold. #TartMeUp

A decorator's van that quotes from the Rolling Stones song, Paint It Black: "I see my red door, I must have it painted black."

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 30

Some Northern Irish @semaphoria.co.uk on the Portrush branch line.

A class 3000 train passes a somersault semaphore signal at Dhu Varren.

A somersault semaphore signal beside the beach car park at Portrush.

A class 4000 train arrives at Portrush and passes a somersault semaphore signal.

Two semaphore signals and a water tank at Portrush station, with a class 4000 train in the foreground.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 30

Shapes of summer, near Halesworth, Suffolk.

A hare runs between rolls of hay on a field.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 27

A male stonechat, on his showy perch.

A male stonechat sits on top of a wild rose.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 26

A stunning seaside rail journey - the Coleraine to Derry section of the Northern Ireland Railways route from Belfast is well worth a ride.

A class 4000 unit passes Downhill beach near Castlerock, having emerged from the tunnel beneath the Mussenden Temple.

A view of Castlerock beach from the train.

A class 4000 unit passes Derry's Peace Bridge and the river Foyle.

Class 4000 unit 4019 arrives at Derry station, beside the River Foyle, with the Peace Bridge to the left.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 25

I am not sure about this coffee - I certainly don't want any sprinkles.

A coffee trailer, branded as Dander Coffee.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 20

Beware the super intense exfoliator cream....

A skeleton in a white coat, wearing glasses and a hat, at a skin care store in Stansted Airport, Essex.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 19

Poppies catch the morning sun, near Halesworth.

Poppies glowing red as they catch the sunlight.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 14

Sheringham station sky.

755401 arrives at Sheringham on the 12.41pm from Norwich.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 14

May the mousse be with you - Han appears to have changed career and moved to Sheringham.

A sign on a bungalow which says "Ladies and gents hairdressers - Hair by Solo".

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 14

D1015 Western Champion, 50050 Fearless and Colas 37175 join the guest fleet at today's gala event on the sunny North Norfolk Railway. @gerbil1978.bsky.social @jedkendray.bsky.social @rangercaps66.bsky.social @pickgs.bsky.social @tarkaman.bsky.social

Class 50 D400/50050 Fearless runs beside the coast road, with the sea to the right.

37175 and its sister from the home fleet, D6732, pass a signal post.

A collage of (from top downwards) class 31 D5631, steam tank engine 1589 Newstead and steam tank engine 80080.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 13

Poppies and wildflowers beside the sea at Southwold, Suffolk, today.

Colourful wildflowers including red poppies on the cliff overlooking Southwold beach and the North Sea, with the pier in the background.

Colourful wildflowers including red poppies on the cliff overlooking Southwold beach and the North Sea, with beach huts in the background.

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 11

A pied wagtail fledgling makes its first public appearance on the garden shed.

A fluffy grey pied wagtail chick, with black and white tail and wing feathers poking through

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 7

Felines of Suffolk - be careful out there...

A red, rectangular sign with white writing that says: "Cats eyes removed." The triangular sign above says: "Give way."

Suffolksnaps@suffolksnaps· Jun 7

The most fun you can have at 10mph - the Mid-Suffolk Railway is running a Waggon & Maschinenbau railbus this month. These railbuses served East Anglian branches from 1958-1967. @pickgs.bsky.social @jedkendray.bsky.social @gerbil1978.bsky.social @thattallbloke.bsky.social @rangercaps66.bsky.social