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Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 28th July 2021

Highlights today bird wise, included two Great White Egrets and a Green Sandpiper on the Broadwater, and an Arctic and Black Tern noted out at sea. The Moth traps held a total of 69 species which included Breckland Plume, Small Rivulet, Small Scallop, Iron Prominent, Fen Wainscot (2), Garden Tiger (12), Black Arches(2), Campion and Buff Footman. 

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Norfolk White Stork (metal-ringed) west of Gayton again at Ashwicken viewed from pull-in along B1145 opposite Leziate turning

Norfolk Curlew Sand Snettisham RSPB still +2.Turtle Doves 3.Spoonbills

Norfolk 2.Little Stints Snettisham RSPB

Norfolk Roseate Tern ad Snettisham RSPB still 11.14am on mud opposite Shore Hide entrance

Norfolk WESTERN SANDPIPER ad still 11am Snettisham RSPB on shore between Rotary Hide +chalets TF.646.309 PE31 7RA

Norfolk Roseate Tern ad Snettisham RSPB again on point in front of chalets

Norfolk WESTERN SANDPIPER ad still Snettisham RSPB 100yds north of jetty by channel at 8.03am TF.646.309 PE31 7RA