Holme Bird Observatory Saturday 1st April 2023

Two Firecrests were still present around the Observatory reserve and a Goosander flew north over the pines. 

In the moth traps 8 Hebrew Characters, a Small Quaker and an Early Thorn were caught.

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Norfolk 1+Garganey Welney WWT still
Norfolk Rough-legged Buzzard Wells over fields then drifted towards harbour at 1.27pm
Norfolk Hen Harrier male Burnham Overy Marshes again at 12.53pm
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Hockwold Washes still opposite New Fen North +2.Water Pipits
Norfolk report of Alpine Swift Fakenham was erroneous
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT flew over Fakenham
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide at 9.06am

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 31st March 2023

A drake Garganey was again on the NWT pools, and on the sea 12 Eider, a Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Mergansers, a Fulmar, single Gannet, 2 Great Crested Grebes and 3 Sandwich Terns were seen. Also of interest were 10 Snipe, 2 Barn Owls, 2 Firecrests, a Woodlark, 15+ Chiffchaffs, 2 Redwings and 2 Siskins.

In the moth traps 2 Red Chestnuts, 2 Hebrew Characters, a Pine Beauty, Common Quaker and a Small Quaker were caught.

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Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still late a'noon on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk Hen Harrier Titchwell over village at 10am then flew inland
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 2.09pm on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide +showing well 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk Garganey drk Holme Dunes NWT still early a'noon. Viewed from midway along entrance track
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham again over sea at 9.21am
Norfolk HUME'S WARBLER Overstrand still 1.25pm east of golf course in clifftop gardens c52.9210,1.3372. Park in Overstrand clifftop car park +walk west NR27 0PF
Norfolk 1+Garganey Welney WWT still
Norfolk HUME'S WARBLER Overstrand still early a'noon east of golf course in clifftop bushes c52.9210,1.3372. Park in Overstrand clifftop car park +walk west NR27 0PF
Norfolk probable Hume's Warbler Overstrand again 12.15pm east of golf course in clifftop bushes tho elusive c52.9210,1.3372. Park in Overstrand clifftop car park +walk west NR27 0PF
Norfolk probable Hume's Warbler Overstrand east of golf course in clifftop bushes at 10.20am tho elusive. Park in Overstrand clifftop car park +walk west
Norfolk probable Hume's Warbler Overstrand east of golf course in clifftop bushes at 10.20am tho elusive c52.9210,1.3372. Park in Overstrand clifftop car park +walk west NR27 0PF
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still early morning
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide +showing well 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk Ring Ouzel male Eccles flew in off sea at 7.55am

Holme Bird Observatory Thursday 30th March 2023

A passage of 15 Sand Martins and 3 Swallows were noted during the morning, with a Wheatear in the dunes, 2 Stonechats, 8 Chiffchaffs and 2 Siskins also of interest. On the sea a Red-breasted Merganser was seen, and a single Ruff was in front of the car park hide. A drake Garganey was again reported.

Two Hebrew Characters were in the moth traps.

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Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT near Burnham Norton from A149 briefly 1pm
Norfolk Bittern Cley NWT from Bishops Hide at 12.25pm
Norfolk 2.Garganey Snettisham Coastal Park at Ken Hill Marshes
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide at 11am +showing well (+Water Pipit ad.male.Continental Black-tailed Godwit (nominate form limosa)) 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk no further sign of swift sp Snettisham Coastal Park by 7.50am
Norfolk Hawfinch Lynford Arboretum still in paddock 52.5103,0.6805
Norfolk swift sp Snettisham Coastal Park at south end over car park +caravans 7.19-7.22am

Holme Bird Observatory Monday 27th March 2023

 The Observatory was in its own micro climate today, sheltered from the wind and with the sun shining it was lovely to sit and watch the Linnets feeding on the pine cones and a Barn Owl hunting over the marsh. A single Firecrest was seen near the Heli trap and the drake Garganey made some brief appearances in front on the first NWT hide.

In the nets 1 Chiffhchaff and 1 Blackbird were ringed

In the moths traps there were 7 Hebrew Characters and 2 Small Quakers.

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Norfolk 1+Garganey Welney WWT still +3.Short-eared Owls still

Norfolk Garganey Hockwold Washes still

Norfolk no sign of Alpine Swift east of Cromer at Royal Cromer Golf Course 11.15am-2.15pm 52.9263,1.3213

Norfolk Hen Harrier Acle flew east at Acle Bridge at 11am

Norfolk Garganey drk Holme Dunes NWT still from 1st hide tho elusive +Spoonbill

Norfolk Long-eared Owl 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston still by Hindolveston Road at Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint at 12.21pm 52.8322,0.9810

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still at Royal Cromer Golf Course over clubhouse briefly 10.20am 52.9229,1.3189

Norfolk no news on Alpine Swift east of Cromer at Royal Cromer Golf Course 52.9263,1.3213

Norfolk Little Gull flew north over Welney WWT at 11.10am

Norfolk Water Pipit y'day Buckenham Marshes RSPB still

Holme Bird Observatory Sunday 26th March 2023

Highlights include a single Barnacle Goose in a small flock of Canada Geese and a flock of around 40 Black-tailed Godwits with 2 birds in summer plumage. On the sea Red-breasted Mergansers were seen plus a single Common Scoter an Eider and 2 Velvet Scoter. A drake Garganey was briefly seen from the first NWT hide.

In the moth traps 11 Hebrew Characters and 2 Clouded Drabs were caught.

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Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 1.45pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course over clubhouse 52.9263,1.3213

Norfolk no sign of Alpine Swift SE of Cromer east of A149 at KartTrak Cromer 1.40-1.50pm 52.9162,1.3126 NR27 0JW

Norfolk 14.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still at north end of East Bank at 1.29pm 52.9613,1.0689

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK drk Ormesby Little Broad at 12.20pm tho elusive (+ad.drk.Smew)

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT SE of Cromer still 1.04pm east of A149 at KartTrak Cromer +showing well 52.9162,1.3126 NR27 0JW

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK Filby Broad still (+Smew) 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Welney WWT still at Lady Fen at 12.19pm +5.Cattle Egrets

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 12.10pm over Karttrak Cromer entrance +showing well NR27 0JW

Norfolk 3.Garganey (2.drks) Hockwold Washes still 12.08pm

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 11.59am at Norwich Road/ Christopher Close junction +showing well

Norfolk 9.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk 2.Velvet Scoters Winterton still on sea

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Pat's Pool from Bishop Hide at 11.12am 52.9577,1.0559

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 10.55am at Royal Cromer Golf Course south of clubhouse 52.9263,1.3213

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 10.39am over wood west of Northrepps Road

Norfolk Hen Harrier male y'day Warham Greens on saltmarsh at end of Garden Drove in evng. Park on concrete pad 1/3ml north of A149; don't block access 52.9592,0.8910 NR23 1QE

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still at Royal Cromer Golf Course 52.9229,1.3189

Norfolk no sign of any Alpine Swifts east of Cromer between Sea Scouts hut +Royal Cromer Golf Course by 8.09am

Holme Bird Observatory Saturday 25th March 2023

On the grazing marshes 70 Curlew, 20 Lapwings, 4 Black-tailed Godwits, 2 Ruff and a Snipe were the highlights, with a Barn Owl quartering close opposite the Broadwater and a Green Woodpecker calling from the pines. 3 Cetti's Warblers and 5 Chiffchaffs were counted and 2 Redpolls flew over calling.

A single Hebrew Character was in the moth traps.

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Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS Sheringham still over Tesco car park this morning then flew east
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 2.51pm from Babcock Hide (2.Water Pipits)
Norfolk 9.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 2.40pm 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 2.40pm at Sea Scouts hut 52.9219,1.3189
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still this a'noon east of East Bank on Serpentine +showing well 52.9588,1.0661
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still in NE corner of Pat's Pool from Bishop's Hide
Norfolk Caspian Gull 1w y'day Nar Valley Fisheries
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 1.05pm over Sea Scouts hut
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 12.50pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course east of clubhouse 52.9229,1.3189
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 12.15pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course over SW end 52.9229,1.3189
Norfolk Long-eared Owl 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston still 12.15pm by Hindolveston Road at Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint in hedge on left side 52.8322,0.9810
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 11.15am south of Royal Cromer Golf Course at Suffield Park west of Northrepps Road over Park Road
Norfolk 2.Lapland Buntings Weybourne still 11.35am 1/3ml east of Coastguard Cottages in ploughed field 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 10.45am at Royal Cromer Golf Course from clubhouse 52.9229,1.3189
Norfolk 3.Garganey (2.drks) Hockwold Washes still +6.Water Pipits
Norfolk Long-eared Owl 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston still by Hindolveston Road at Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint in hedge on left side at 10am 52.8322,0.9810
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 10.32am at Royal Cromer Golf Course from clubhouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still east of East Bank on Serpentine at 10.10am +showing well 52.9588,1.0661
Norfolk 16.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still at north end of East Bank at 10am
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 9.56am at Royal Cromer Golf Course at east end 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still at Royal Cromer Golf Course at east end at 9.30am 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 9.23am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk Hen Harrier male Potter Heigham Marshes over fields on north side at 8.24am
Norfolk Black Redstart fem/1w.male Happisburgh at beach car park briefly 8.15am
Norfolk Black Redstart fem/1w.male California on beach at steps
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse at 7.30am but no further sign by 8.41am 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 3.Lapland Buntings Weybourne still east of Coastguard Cottages west of Sheringham Park NT sign in 2nd long stubble field east of track at 8.20am tho elusive 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk Firecrest male singing Wymondham at Becktswell by river bridge at 7am

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 24th March 2023

On the sea today 10 Eider, 2 Common Scoter, 6 Red-breasted Mergansers, 6 Fulmars, 6 Great Crested Grebes, 3 Guillemots and 5 Sandwich Terns were counted. A Garganey was on the NWT briefly, and a Spoonbill flew west, with 71 Black-tailed Godwits, 7 Ruff, 3 Snipe, 2 Firecrests, 3 Cetti's Warblers, 7 Chiffchaffs, 2 Stonechats, 28 Meadow Pipits and 6 Pied Wagtails all counted.

In the moth traps 2 Hebrew Characters, 2 Clouded Drabs and a Grey Shoulder-Knot were caught.

A Red Admiral butterfly was seen, and at least 3 Smooth Newts were in the pond.

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Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 2.20pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse +showing well 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still 1.56pm at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed +showing well. Use South Beach pay and display car park
Norfolk Long-eared Owl 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston by Hindolveston Road at Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint in hedge on west side 20yds from holly in corner 52.8322,0.9810
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 1.45pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse +showing well 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.Snow Buntings Salthouse still
Norfolk Snow Bunting Titchwell RSPB
Norfolk 5.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 12.55pm 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 3.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still on beach by dunes on west side at 11.54am 52.9735,0.8028
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 12.35pm at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse +showing well 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 11.45am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse +showing well 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Overstrand again over west end at 10.55am
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 11am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 4.Short-eared Owls Winterton Dunes NNR
Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed at 10am. Use South Beach pay and display car park
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 9.30am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 27.Russian White-fronted Geese y'day Holkham Freshmarsh still
Norfolk 10.Shorelarks y'day Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 8.30am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 7.20am at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham over Franklin Hill at 6am then flew west
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS Sheringham still over west end near Sheringham War Memorial at 6.55am
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still at Royal Cromer Golf Course just east of lighthouse at 6.37am

Holme Bird Observatory Thursday 23rd March 2023

A blustery day with sharp thundery showers. A Barn Owl was hunting near the entrance gate early afternoon, and at least 4 Chiffchaffs were singing.

In the moth traps an Angle Shades, Clouded Drab and 2 Hebrew Characters were found.

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Norfolk 3.Garganey (2.drks) Hockwold Washes still at 2.35pm +3.Water Pipits
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 2.40pm over Royal Cromer Golf Course 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 1.14pm over Royal Cromer Golf Course 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk White Stork reported y'day Wymondham flew south over Wattlefield at 4pm [seen from moving car]
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Hockwold Washes still 12.40pm
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 12.17pm at golf course over cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.Common Cranes flew west over Cley NWT at 9.49am
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 11.22am at golf course over cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad SW of Norwich at Eaton flew SW over Waitrose at 11.15am
Norfolk Short-eared Owl Welney WWT still at Lady Fen
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Strumpshaw Fen RSPB still 10.29am from Tower Hide
Norfolk 2.Lapland Buntings (1.male) Weybourne in ploughed field east of coastguard cottages at 10.30am
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Gorleston flew south over Church Road at 9.50am
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad west of Norwich flew west just south of Colney GPs at 10.38am
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham flew SE over Morley Hill at 10.40am
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad Norwich flew west over The Avenues at 10.30am
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Cromer still 10am at golf course over cliffs just east of lighthouse (+House Martin) 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad Thorpe St.Andrew flew west over Thorpe St.Andrew's Broad at 10.14am
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 9.32am at golf course over cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Strumpshaw Fen RSPB from Tower Hide
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 8.20am at golf course over cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad NE of Halvergate still 8.16am circling north of Acle New Road A47/ Branch Road junction
Norfolk White Stork (Dutch black-ringed) ad east of Halvergate still SW of Stone Road at 7.50am 52.6029,1.5870
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 7.45am at golf course below cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS east of Cromer still 7.05am at golf course below cliffs just east of lighthouse 52.9263,1.3213
Norfolk 2.ALPINE SWIFTS Cromer still at lighthouse at 6.30am then flew off

Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 22nd March 2023

 A very windy day but the warmth in the sun saw the newts emerging in the pond, at least 10, and a Brimstone on the wing. Many Chiffchaffs were singing around the reserve and a flock of 14 Ruff flew west along Broadwater.

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Norfolk Woodlark Sheringham flew west over Beeston Bump at 10.30am

Norfolk Black Redstart Overstrand on cliffs

Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed at 12.40pm. Use South Beach pay and display car park

Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad still late morning 52.6789,1.6424

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT east of Sidestrand again 12.10pm

Norfolk White Stork c1.5mls NE of Halvergate near Acle Straight /A47 corner in field at 12.10pm 52.6280,1.5898

Norfolk Hawfinch Gorleston in garden

Norfolk Sedge Warbler male singing Cley NWT again at south end of East Bank at 10.34am

Norfolk 6.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 10.56am 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Overstrand still 9.50am then flew east +no further sign by 10.30am

Norfolk 3.Garganey (2.drks) Hockwold Washes still at 10.12am

Norfolk 16.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still near north end of East Bank early morning

Norfolk Hawfinch flew over Sidestrand at 9.20am

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Overstrand again 9.20am at east end

Norfolk 2.Water Pipits y'day Cley NWT still on Pat's Pool

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham again 7.10am flew east over Beeston Common +lost to view

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Overstrand offshore at 6.43am (2nd individual)

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham again at Holway Road over community centre at 6.50am

Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Overstrand again flew east over cliff at 6.18am

Holme Bird Observatory Monday 20th March 2023

On the grazing marshes 42 Curlew, 16 Black-tailed Godwits, a Ruff, 35 Redshank and 6 Snipe were among the highlights. A total of 7 Chiffchaffs were around the recording area and a pair of Stonechats, and 5 Bullfinches were also of interest.

In the moth traps 3 Clouded Drabs and 8 Hebrew Characters were caught.

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Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham still 3.11pm near The Reef Leisure Centre car park NR26 8WD 52.9418,1.1972
Norfolk Black Redstart fem/1w.male Cley NWT just west of beach car park by tractors at 2.25pm
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham still 2.07pm from The Reef Leisure Centre car park NR26 8WD 52.9418,1.1972
Norfolk Black-necked Grebe Titchwell RSPB offshore this morning +Red-necked Grebe
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT just west of Sheringham still 1.49pm over Shell petrol station
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT just west of Sheringham still c1.30pm east of coastguards
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham still c12.50pm over town centre east of war memorial
Norfolk Short-eared Owl Welney WWT still +Spoonbill
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham again 11.56am flew north just west of The Reef Leisure Centre
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT 1/2ml ESE of Cromer till 10.55am at golf course below cliffs 300yds east of lighthouse then flew inland c52.9253,1.3208
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT 1/2ml ESE of Cromer still 10.45am at golf course below cliffs 300yds east of lighthouse c52.9253,1.3208
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Welney WWT still at Lady Fen
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Beeston Regis over sea at 10.35am
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham till c10.38am then flew east c1ml offshore
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Cromer still 10.35am at golf course drifted west below cliffs near lighthouse
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham still 10.30am over east end of The Esplanade
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Cromer along cliffs at east end of golf course at 10.25am
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Cley NWT flew east past beach car park at 9.57am
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still east of East Bank on Serpentine at 9.45am 52.9588,1.0661
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sidestrand offshore at 8.40am then lost to view
Norfolk ALPINE SWIFT Sheringham at east end of Esplanade at 8.20am
Norfolk Short-eared Owl y'day Winterton flew out to sea
Norfolk Black Redstart fem/1w.male y'day Cley NWT just east of beach car park at pillbox
Norfolk Hen Harrier male y'day Berney Marshes RSPB
Norfolk Short-eared Owl y'day Rockland Broad still

Holme Bird Observatory Sunday 19th March 2023

A male Firecrest was trapped in the morning and a female Merlin flew out across the marsh mid afternoon, and a pair of Garganey were in front of NWT hide 1 early afternoon. Also of interest were 2 Chiffchaffs, a Rock Pipit, and single Redpoll and Siskin flying over calling.

In the moth traps 8 Hebrew Characters, a Clouded Drab and 22 Dotted Borders were caught.

Three Brimstone butterflies and a Small Tortoiseshell were also seen.

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Norfolk probable Arctic Redpoll King's Lynn in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital car park with Lesser Redpolls PE30 4ET
Norfolk Black Brant 1ml ENE of Stiffkey north of Stiffkey Fen at Freshes Creek at 3.12pm (+2.Pale-bellied Brent Geese)
Norfolk Sedge Warbler male singing Cley NWT at south end of East Bank at 2.55pm
Norfolk 320.Russian White-fronted Geese Potter Heigham Marshes mid morning +Water Pipit
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Holme Dunes NWT till 1.50pm from 1st hide then flew SW
Norfolk Black Redstart Sheringham at cemetery
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Holme Dunes NWT from 1st hide at 1.10pm
Norfolk 14+Snow Buntings Cley NWT still 100yds west of north end of East Bank at 1.20pm
Norfolk 3.Garganey (2.drks) Hockwold Washes still from Washland Viewpoint
Norfolk Garganey drk Hockwold Washes from Washland Viewpoint
Norfolk Lapland Bunting Weybourne still in ploughed field c1/3ml east of Coastguard Cottages at c10.30am 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk Iceland Gull juv Sidestrand on beach mid morning
Norfolk 3.Garganey (1+drk) Welney WWT at Lady Fen
Norfolk 2+Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 5.Water Pipits y'day Cley NWT +Pale-bellied Brent Goose still

Holme Bird Observatory Saturday 18th March 2023

Highlights today were a Greenshank at Thornham Harbour, a Firecrest near the west end of the pines, 9+ Chiffchaffs around the recording area, a Redwing, 3 Stonechats, a single Redpoll and 2 Siskins passing over.

In the moth traps a Dotted Border, 4 Hebrew Characters, 2 Clouded Drabs and a Small Quaker were caught.

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Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Welney WWT at Lady Fen
Norfolk 4.Woodlarks Sheringham flew west along cliffs at 7.20am
Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad still 52.6789,1.6424
Norfolk Black Redstart ad.male Weybourne still late morning in beach car park
Norfolk Swallow Sheringham
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still from Bishop's Hide
Norfolk Hen Harrier ringtail Haddiscoe Marshes by Toft Monks Mill
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still from Daukes' Hide at 9.50am 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed at 9.20am. Use South Beach pay and display car park
Norfolk Black Redstart Weybourne still in car park
Norfolk 2.FERRUGINOUS DUCKS Filby Broad still tho distant 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG
Norfolk Short-eared Owl y'day Rockland Broad still

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 17th March 2023

On the sea today 14 Eider, 8 Common Scoter, 15 Red-breasted Mergansers and 3 Great Crested Grebes were seen. Waders included 31 Avocets, 40 Golden Plover, 57 Curlew, 24 Black-tailed Godwits and 4 Ruff. Two Med Gulls were around the Broadwater and 2 Barn Owls were hunting, with a male Merlin also seen and at least 1 Firecrest on the site together with 4 Cetti's Warblers and 4 Chiffchaffs. Six Stonechats were counted south of the Broadwater and 2 Ravens were also noted.

In the moth traps 6 Dotted Borders, 5 Hebrew Characters, a Mottled Grey and a Dotted Chestnut were recorded.

                                                                        Dotted Chestnut

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Norfolk 2.Black Redstarts Weybourne still 3.01pm in car park behind toilet on fence posts +on yellow tractors
Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still 1pm at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed. Use South Beach pay and display car park
Norfolk 3.Short-eared Owls Welney WWT still at Lady Fen
Norfolk 3.Woodlarks flew SE over Sidestrand 8.20-8.30am
Norfolk Iceland Gull Sheringham still 1.30pm on sea at Spalla Gap
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 11.55am on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide 52.9579,1.0544
Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets near green shed at 11am +showing well
Norfolk 2.Black Redstarts Weybourne in car park at 11.25am
Norfolk Black Redstart fem/1w.male Cley at Cley Spy at 10.35am
Norfolk Iceland Gull Sheringham on sea 250yds west of lifeboat station at 11.11am
Norfolk probable Black Kite flew east over Titchwell RSPB at 10.30am
Norfolk 10.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 10.30am 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still (+Water Pipit still)
Norfolk 2.Wheatears (both males) Salthouse by Gramborough Hill in grazing meadow
Norfolk Woodlark Old Hunstanton flew south over cliffs
Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad still 8.30am (+2.Scaup (1.drk))

Holme Bird Observatory Thursday 16th March 2023

 A very windy day but in the sheltered pines behind the Obs one Firecrest was seen along with 4 Goldcrest. Lots of Stonechats around the Obs again today, at least 9 on East Bank and 4 behind the Obs. The sea was fairly quiet wit 2 Gannets, 5 Eider, 1 Razorbill and 1 Great-crested Grebe seen. 

One moth in the traps; Dotted Border

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Norfolk 3.Water Pipits Cley NWT still on east side of Pat's Pool

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 2.04pm on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk Short-eared Owl Buckenham Marshes RSPB flew from footpath near hide at 1.36p

Norfolk Black Redstart Sidestrand on undercliff this morning +4.Woodlarks flew SE

Norfolk 2.Water Pipits Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide this a'noon` 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK drk Filby Broad still 12.40pm 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide at 12.15pm 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach still this a'noon at Old Harbour in channel 300yds south of chalets +showing well

Norfolk 4+Goshawks 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston still at Swanton Great Wood from Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint by Hindolveston Road late morning. Car park currently closed 52.8322,0.9810

Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad still 10.55am tho distant 52.6789,1.6424

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK drk displaying Filby Broad still 10am 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk White Stork (black-ringed) Thursford flew south over A148 at 10am

Norfolk Slav Grebe Heacham South Beach at Old Harbour in reedy channel near green shed at 9.40am +showing well

Norfolk White Stork (black-ringed) flew south over Binham Priory at 9.40am

Norfolk White Stork (black-ringed) south of Wiveton till 8.45am in field viewable from Wiveton Bell car park then flew towards Cley

Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad still 8.30am

Norfolk White Stork (black-ringed) south of Wiveton still 8.40am in field viewable from Wiveton Bell car park

Norfolk White Stork (ringed) south of Wiveton still 7.48am in 1st field west of road to Glandford

Norfolk White Stork south of Wiveton still 7.46am in 1st field west of road to Glandford

Norfolk White Stork Wiveton circling over church at 7.32am

Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 15th March 2023

 A Woodcock in flight mid morning over the Obs building heading out onto the grazing marsh was a surprise. On the sea there were ten Eider and five Red-breasted Merganser and at least nine Stonechat were on the East Bank of the reserve. A Grey Wagtail flew over heading West and at least one Bearded Tit was calling from the Broadwater edge. 

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Norfolk Ring-necked Duck fem on Sunday Filby Broad still from cut reeds 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Road go S from Anglian Water compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk Yellow Wagtail Cantley Marshes RSPB on flood at east end at 1.30pm

Norfolk Hawfinch Lynford Arboretum still in paddock at 12.45pm 52.5103,0.6805

Norfolk 5.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk Smew ad.drk Rollesby Broad again this morning

Norfolk Common Crane flew west over Lynford Arboretum

Norfolk 2.Hen Harriers (1.male) flew west over Halvergate Marshes

Norfolk 2.Long-tailed Ducks (1.drk) Holkham Bay on sea at 10.40am

Norfolk 3.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 11.32am 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk Woodlark flew over Sidestrand at 8am

Norfolk Caspian Gull 1w y'day Kelling Quags on sea late a'noon

Holme Bird Observatory Tuesday 14th March 2023

A two hour sea watch whilst on the quiet side, did produce single Long-tailed Ducks and Manx Shearwaters, along with 12 Eider and 4 Gannets. On the grazing marsh there were 2 Spoonbills and a Great White Egret. Two adult Mediterranean Gulls were on the Broadwater, with two adults and 2Cy bird seen at Redwell Marsh earlier in the morning.  The moth traps produced 2 Mottled Grey and a Dotted Border. 

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Norfolk 8+Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 2.45pm 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk Blue Fulmar flew east past Sheringham at 7.44am

Norfolk Hen Harrier male south of Titchwell at Choseley flew over north end of Chalk Pit Lane towards drying barns

Norfolk 6.Snow Buntings Burnham Overy Dunes still 52.9789,0.7664

Norfolk Little Ringed Plover Titchwell RSPB on tidal pool

Norfolk 3.Shorelarks Titchwell RSPB on mud at Thornham Point at 11.46am

Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still by East Bank

Norfolk Caspian Gull 2w y'day Cley off beach car park briefly 7.40am

Holme Bird Observatory Monday 13th March 2023

A very windy day, making conditions poor especially from a small bird perspective. A Spoonbill appeared briefly over the Grazing Marsh and at least five Stonechat were still along the east bank. 

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Norfolk Hen Harrier ringtail Strumpshaw Fen RSPB flew past Reception Hide at 12.50pm

Norfolk 30.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still on shingle north of Arnold's Marsh 52.9613,1.0689

Norfolk White Wagtail Weybourne Camp this morning then flew west

Norfolk Sand Martin flew west over Holkham Freshmarsh

Norfolk Cley Bird Club +NWT +NENBC joint meeting tonight at Cley Village Hall at 7.30pm featuring Zoe Smith 'White-tailed Eagle Introduction'. Entry free but donations appreciated. Refreshments provided

Holme Bird Observatory Sunday 12th March 2023

On the sea today 13 Eider, a Long-tailed Duck, 9 Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Mergansers, 2 Fulmars and 3 Great Crested Grebes were recorded. A pair of Goosanders were in Thornham Channel. Three Spoonbills were briefly around the Broadwater and 8 Black-tailed Godwits were near the sea wall at Thornham, with at least 2 Barn Owls hunting. Four Stonechats were on the east bank and a Snow Bunting was on the beach. 

Three Hebrew Characters were in the moth traps

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Norfolk Hen Harrier ringtail Honing flew over Lock Road at 3.01pm
Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK Hickling Broad NWT in NE corner of Hickling Broad seen from raised bank at 1.53pm (+drk.Scaup still) 52.7394,1.5854
Norfolk 2.Common Cranes south of Horsey Mill again in field by road at 2.17pm c52.7338,1.6418
Norfolk c25.Snow Buntings Cley Marshes still north of East Bank at 1.50pm 52.9622,1.0644
Norfolk Water Pipit Welney WWT still +Spotted Redshank
Norfolk Great Northern Diver Titchwell RSPB on sea
Norfolk 4+Goshawks 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston again at Swanton Great Wood from Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint by Hindolveston Road this morning 52.8322,0.9810
Norfolk Snow Bunting Holme Dunes in roped-off area at 12.18pm
Norfolk Pale-bellied Brent Goose Cley NWT still in Eye Field with Dark-bellied Brent Geese at 12.35pm
Norfolk 3.FERRUGINOUS DUCKS (1.drk) Filby Broad still 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG
Norfolk Yellow Wagtail male Cantley Marshes RSPB
Norfolk Great Northern Diver Brancaster drifted west at 10.37am
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still by East Bank
Norfolk Mealy Redpoll Weybourne by track to Coastguard Cottages in field with Linnets 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk Smew drk Rollesby Broad again this morning then flew to Ormesby Little Broad
Norfolk Iceland Gull flew east past Sheringham
Norfolk Glaucous Gull Cromer west of pier on sea
Norfolk Caspian Gull y'day Sheringham
Norfolk Hawfinch Lynford Arboretum still in paddock at 6.23am

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 11th March 2023

A Firecrest was calling at the west end of the pines, and on the sea 15 Eider, 2 Common Scoter, 14 Red-breasted Mergansers, 2 Fulmars and 5 Great Crested Grebes were logged. Up to 3 Barn Owls were hunting during the day, and 3 Shorelark were on the beach between Gore Point and the Golf Course during the day. A Grey Wagtail was also of interest.

A single Hebrew Character made it into the moth trap.

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Norfolk 3+Bewick's Swans Welney WWT still
Norfolk Pale-bellied Brent Goose Cley NWT in Eye Field with Dark-bellied Brent Geese
Norfolk 3.FERRUGINOUS DUCKS (1.drk) Filby Broad still in SW corner at 2.10pm 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG
Norfolk 26+Snow Buntings Cley NWT still on shingle north of Arnold's Marsh 52.9613,1.0689
Norfolk Short-eared Owl Welney WWT still
Norfolk Short-eared Owl flew west past Holkham Bay at 11.45am +7+Velvet Scoters still offshore
Norfolk 2.Snow Buntings Breydon Water
Norfolk 2.Water Pipits Potter Heigham Marshes still from River Thurne bank at 11am. 192.Russian White-fronted Geese Heigham Holmes
Norfolk 2.Water Pipits Potter Heigham Marshes still from River Thurne bank at 11am. 192.Russian White-fronted Geese Heigham Holmes
Norfolk 8.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 11.10am 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 3+Lapland Buntings Weybourne in fields by track to Coastguard Cottages 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk 3.Shorelarks Holme Dunes still at Gore Point on beach
Norfolk 7.Russian White-fronted Geese Burnham Norton from Blacksmith's Lane with Greylag Geese
Norfolk 7.Hawfinches Lynford Arboretum still in paddock at 6.23am then flew north

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 10th March 2023

On the sea today, 8 Eider, a drake Long-tailed Duck, 2 Common Scoter and 10 Red-breasted Mergansers were recorded, with a Barn Owl, male Merlin, Firecrest and 2 Stonechats also noted. Three Shorelark were at Gore Point.

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Norfolk 9+Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 8.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 1.02pm 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk no sign of Dipper Buxton at River Bure at Buxton Mill

Holme Bird Observatory Thursday 9th March 2023

A Barn Owl was hunting the marsh in the morning and 8 Stonechats were in the dunes.

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Norfolk 2.Spoonbills Titchwell RSPB still. Great Northern Diver on sea
Norfolk Dipper y'day Buxton flew along River Bure at Buxton Mill at 2pm 52.7571,1.3149
Norfolk Caspian Gull 1w y'day Sheringham on beach at 2pm
Norfolk Bittern y'day Whitlingham Ctry Park still at Great Broad at 5.15pm

Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 8th March 2023

An early morning sea watch produced a smart drake Long-tailed Duck but unfortunately little else of real note. A Spoonbill appeared mid-morning on the Broadwater and a Greenshank was at Thornham Harbour.

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Norfolk Velvet Scoter Holme Dunes on sea at 8.05am

Norfolk 1+Lapland Bunting Weybourne still in ploughed field east of Coastguard Cottages 52.9469,1.1543

Norfolk no sign of Dotterel Buckenham Marshes RSPB late morning c52.5892,1.4680

Norfolk 10.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 10.15am 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk 3.Shorelarks y'day Holme Dunes still on beach on strandline 500yds west of golf course entrance

Norfolk Long-tailed Duck drk Holme Dunes on sea

Norfolk 7+Goshawks recently 1.25mls ESE of Fulmodeston at Swanton Great Wood from Swanton Novers raptor watchpoint by Hindolveston Road TG.009.302

Holme Bird Observatory Tuesday 7th March 2023

Forty Pink-feet were still on the grazing marsh along with 120 Brent Geese. One of the Firecrest was around the Heligoland trap, at one stage perching on one of the cross frames. The moth trap held a Dark Chestnut and Hebrew Character. 

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Norfolk Dotterel Buckenham Marshes RSPB still 3pm opposite The Beauchamp Arms on flood with Golden Plover c52.5892,1.4708

Norfolk Long-tailed Duck fem/1w.drk flew west past Weybourne Camp 7.10-10.10am

Norfolk Caspian Gull Sheringham

Norfolk Rough-legged Buzzard reported c3mls east of Watton flew east over Scoulton at 1.44pm

Norfolk Dotterel Buckenham Marshes RSPB still 1.30pm opposite The Beauchamp Arms on flood with Golden Plover c52.5892,1.4708

Norfolk 2.Water Pipits Cley NWT still this morning

Norfolk Short-eared Owl Welney WWT still

Norfolk 10.Velvet Scoters Winterton again off car park on sea early a'noon

Norfolk Dotterel Buckenham Marshes RSPB opposite The Beauchamp Arms on flood with Golden Plover at 12.02pm c52.5892,1.4708

Norfolk Spoonbill 1ml ENE of Stiffkey at Stiffkey Fen at 10am. Use A149 layby, walk east +take path north along west side of River Stiffkey TF.986.438

Norfolk 12.Snow Buntings Burnham Overy Dunes again on beach at 11.35am 52.9789,0.7664

Norfolk 10.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 11.35am 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk Black Redstart north of Roydon at Congham in garden

Norfolk Rough-legged Buzzard reported flew west over Blakeney Freshmarsh at 10.40am

Norfolk Hen Harrier ringtail Buckenham Marshes RSPB at 10.45am

Norfolk Woodlark y'day flew south over Haddiscoe Marshes

Norfolk 30.Russian White-fronted Geese y'day North Barsham c300yds north of 'The Barsham Arms' in field in morning

Holme Bird Observatory Monday 6th March 2023

Two Barn Owls were hunting in the recording area.

In the moth traps 2 Early Greys and a Dotted Border were brave enough to be out!

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Norfolk Velvet Scoter Winterton still on sea at car park +Black-throated Diver
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Pat's Pool this morning (+3.Spoonbills) 52.9577,1.0559
Norfolk 22.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still on shingle north of Arnold's Marsh at 11.33am 52.9613,1.0689
Norfolk Water Pipit y'day Titchwell RSPB in a'noon

Holme Bird Observatory Sunday 5th March 2023

On the sea today 45 Eider, 2000+ Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Mergansers, a Great Crested and a Black-necked Grebe were observed. Two Spoonbills were near the sea wall at Thornham and a Firecrest was calling near the Dowson hide mid afternoon. Five Stonechats were around the East Bank. 

A Hebrew Character was the first moth of spring.

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Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still mid a'noon east of East Bank on Serpentine 52.9588,1.0661
Norfolk 2.Smew (both redheads) Rollesby Broad again from Waterside Cafe at 12.05pm then flew south 52.6804,1.6380
Norfolk 2.Bewick's Swans Ten Mile Bank in field off Station Road mid morning
Norfolk 10.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still east of East Bank on Serpentine at 11.23am 52.9588,1.0661
Norfolk Water Pipit Cley NWT still on Pat's Pool
Norfolk 20.Snow Buntings West Runton still in stubble field just east of Seaview car park viewed from clifftop footpath
Norfolk 2.Lapland Buntings Weybourne still in ploughed field east of Coastguard Cottages 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk Bittern y'day Whitlingham Ctry Park still at Great Broad
Norfolk Snow Bunting y'day Breydon Water

Holme Bird Observatory Saturday 4th March 2023

On the sea today 35 Eider, 3000+ Common Scoter, 10 Red-breasted Mergansers and a Red-throated Diver were recorded, with a Firecrest trapped and ringed and 110 Curlew, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 12 Ruff, Barn and Tawny Owl, 3 Shorelark and an arrival of 8+ Stonechats all of interest.

                                                            Firecrest by Steve Newman

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Norfolk Hen Harrier male Hickling Broad NWT again at Stubb Mill at 2pm
Norfolk c30.Snow Buntings Great Yarmouth in South Denes tho mobile
Norfolk 4+Bewick's Swans Welney WWT still
Norfolk 1+Snow Bunting between Holkham Bay +Gun Hill still on strandline at 2.38pm tho mobile 52.9765,0.8217
Norfolk 2.Water Pipits Cley NWT from Daukes' Hide briefly
Norfolk 20+Bewick's Swans Seething flew SE over Biggot Lane at 9.20am
Norfolk dead.Long-eared Owl Glandford on track near road south of Manor Farm
Norfolk Long-tailed Duck fem Sea Palling still on sea by lifeboat station markers at 11.45am
Norfolk 9+Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap 52.9751,0.8184
Norfolk 2.Lapland Buntings Weybourne still in ploughed field east of Coastguard Cottages (+2.Mealy Redpolls reported) 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still east of East Bank on Serpentine

Holme Bird Observatory Friday 3rd March 2023

On the sea today 54 Eider, 3000+ Common Scoter, 8 Red-breasted Mergansers, 2 Red-throated Divers, 2 Guillemots and 3 Great Crested Grebes were seen. Six Avocets were around the Broadwater and a female Merlin, a Peregrine, 3 Shorelark and 18 Snow Buntings were also recorded.

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Norfolk 2.Common Cranes Norwich SE of Cringleford flew east over Keswick Hall at 2.55pm
Norfolk 3.Shorelarks Holme Dunes at Gore Point on beach at midday
Norfolk Black-necked Grebe Brancaster still on sea
Norfolk Long-eared Owl Glandford again at Cley Spy in flight from outdoor viewing area. Access 10am-4pm, £2 donation NR25 7JP 52.9317,1.0360
Norfolk 5.Cattle Egrets Welney WWT from visitor centre at 11.46am
Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK fem Filby Broad still midday 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Water compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG
Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Whitwell Scrape at 9.47am
Norfolk Lapland Bunting Weybourne still in ploughed field east of cottages at 9.26am 52.9469,1.1543
Norfolk Bittern y'day Whitlingham Ctry Park still at Great Broad

Attention Local Members: Drop in Meetings about NWT Dog Proposals for Holme Beach - Please read

Following our public survey about dogs at Holme Beaches last year we would like to invite local residents to come and meet NWT staff members to hear about our proposals and to ask any questions they may have, the details of which are below:
 
Local residents in and around Holme, Thornham and Old Hunstanton are invited to join Norfolk Wildlife Trust at drop-in events to discuss their proposals:
 
Monday 13 March, 10am - 12noon, Old Hunstanton Village Hall
 
Monday 13 March, 2pm - 4pm, Holme Village Hall
 
Thursday 16 March, 10am - 12noon, Thornham Village Hall
 
More info: https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/news-and-articles/news/all-news/2023-03-02-residents-invited-to-holme-bea

Holme Bird Observatory Thursday 2nd March 2023

Sea watching today produced 43 Eider, 20 Common Scoter, 7 Red-breasted Mergansers and a Red-necked Grebe. A Spoonbill was on the Broadwater along with 4 Avocets. 

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Norfolk Spoonbill Welney WWT still +Spotted Redshank still

Norfolk Spotted Redshank Welney WWT still

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 1.06pm from Avocet Hide +showing well 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still 12.34pm on Whitwell Scrape +showing well 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk 35.Snow Buntings Winterton North Dunes still this morning

Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide at 10.57am 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk 10.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 10.11am 52.9751,0.8184

Norfolk Water Pipit Strumpshaw Fen RSPB still

Holme bird Observatory Wednesday 1stMarch 2023

A Kingfisher spent all day fishing along the Broadwater. On the sea eleven Eider, two Red-throated Divers and a Guillemot were recorded. 

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Norfolk LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER 1w Cley NWT still on Simmonds' Scrape from Daukes' Hide at 1.30pm (+3.Spoonbills. Water Pipit on Pat's Pool) 52.9579,1.0544

Norfolk Red-necked Grebe flew west past Sheringham by 10.55am

Norfolk 6.Snow Buntings Cley NWT still 200yds east of north end of East Bank on shingle north of Arnold's Marsh at 1.12pm 52.9613,1.0689

Norfolk 2.Snow Buntings Salthouse between Iron Road +Little Eye

Norfolk Caspian Gull ad Cley NWT flew east past north end of East Bank this morning

Norfolk 3.FERRUGINOUS DUCKS Filby Broad again 12.43pm 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Water compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk 5.Shorelarks Holkham Bay still in roped-off area east of Holkham Gap at 12.05pm 52.9765,0.8217

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK fem Filby Broad still 12.35pm 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Water compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk Spoonbill Titchwell RSPB still at Thornham Marsh from main path at 12.24pm

Norfolk 4.Water Pipits y'day Titchwell RSPB

Norfolk 2.FERRUGINOUS DUCKS (1.drk) Filby Broad still 10.15am 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Wtr compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk 5.Tundra Bean Geese Titchwell RSPB on grazing meadow with Pink-footed Geese

Norfolk FERRUGINOUS DUCK drk Filby Broad still 9.50am then flew south 52.6613,1.6301. Pk at Fleggburgh Village Hall +from Broad Rd go S from Anglian Water compound 52.6647,1.6236. Don't pk at Broad Rd/ Rugg's Ln NR29 3AG

Norfolk 1+Bewick's Swan Welney WWT still

Norfolk Spoonbill y'day Welney WWT still

Norfolk Bittern y'day Whitlingham Ctry Park still at Great Broad

Norfolk Water Pipit y'day Strumpshaw Fen RSPB