I remember the first time I became aware of the call of lapwings. We were moored at West Somerton and there was a huge flock of them close by in a field. It was around this time, early 80s, that we started to take an interest in all the Broadland birds, previously only having knowledge of garden birds. I think it was also around this time that I noticed the Cetti’s warbler call more on the southern rivers and that call now seems everywhere whilst the willow warbler seems very scarce. Times change but as long as there is birdsong across the rivers and marshes, the memories will be made.