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Holme Bird Observatory Monday 22nd March 2021

A pair of Med Gulls, 2 Bramblings, 4 Siskins and 2 Red Kites were counted. 

In the moth traps 7 Hebrew Characters, a Dotted Border, 2 Shoulder-stripes, a Mottled Grey and a March Moth were caught.

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Norfolk Crossbill male Surlingham Church at midday. Great White Egret from hide
Norfolk 2.Slav Grebes Ormesby Broad still mid a'noon. drk.Scaup Rollesby Broad still
Norfolk 2.Slav Grebes Ormesby Broad still mid a'noon. drk.Scaup Rollesby Broad still
Norfolk Spoonbill flew north over Breydon Water then flew towards Caister mid a'noon
Norfolk Water Pipit Salthouse on pool at end of Beach Road
Norfolk Garganey drk Hockwold Washes at 11.46am
Norfolk presumed released White -tailed Eagle Snettisham Coastal Park at Ken Hill Marsh flew south at 10.45am