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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