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Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 5th April 2023

Two Pink-footed Geese were on the grazing Marsh today with the Greylags. At least two Siskin and a Redpoll were noted flying over. Robins were still evident around the reserve with another five new birds ringed. The moth traps were disappointingly quiet, with only two Hebrew Characters and a Small Quaker caught. 

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Norfolk Reed Warbler singing y'day Whitlingham Ctry Park
Norfolk 2.Garganey (1.drk) Hickling Broad NWT at Brendan's Marsh viewed from raised gate on bank at 2.17pm
Norfolk no further sign of Bluethroat Weybourne at Weybourne Camp just west of beach car park by midday
Norfolk Garganey drk Welney WWT still from Main Observatory
Norfolk Bluethroat Weybourne at Weybourne Camp just west of beach car park viewed from coastal path
Norfolk Reed Warbler male singing y'day Cley Marshes