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Holme Bird Observatory Monday 31st January 2022

Storm Corrie brought strong winds from the north west. Highlights included a Red-breasted Merganser and 5 Kittiwakes moving at sea, and 1000+ Golden Plover on the grazing marsh.

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Norfolk released White-tailed Eagle Welney WWT from Lyle Hide this morning [from Isle of Wight reintroduction scheme]
Norfolk Iceland Gull 2w flew west past Weybourne Gap this morning
Norfolk Little Gull ad Northrepps still at Hungry Hill at 11.34am
Norfolk 60+Snow Buntings Holkham Bay still on beach
Norfolk Water Pipit Titchwell RSPB still in cut reeds at 10.23am
Norfolk 2.Grey Phals Cley flew west past beach car park
Norfolk Hen Harrier male y'day Snettisham RSPB
Norfolk 106+Russian White-fronted Geese y'day Buckenham Marshes RSPB still
Norfolk 64.Russian White-fronted Geese y'day Cantley Marshes RSPB +Water Pipit +7.Bewick's Swans flew over