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  1. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Reported again today, it's in the area around Walsey Hills (i.e. just east of Cley)
  2. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Any Norwich birders not on Twitter might be interested to know there are up to 7 Black-tailed Godwits on the flooded area at Earlham Marshes (the bit south of Bevan Close on a map, west of the University village). Not a common bird in the area.
  3. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Richard. Weeting Heath is good for Stone Curlews in spring and early summer, but around now they are probably beginning to move away and gathering elsewhere prior to migration. I would advise calling the visitors centre to check before visiting in case they have gone - details here...
  4. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Given the inland location, time of year and rarity could this have been a House Martin?
  5. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Unfortunately you're probably a few days too late, they seem to have been leaving this week. Based on sightings from Twitter, people have only been seeing a few Whooper Swans in places like Ludham and Halvergate where both species were present recently. 28 were still at the east end of Breydon...
  6. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Gordon. I was indoors last night so can't say if any passed over my house (north Norwich) then, but a small flock flew over east this morning (c07:20), the first time I've recorded any here this winter. James
  7. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Harry. I'm unaware of an uptodate Norfolk bird list online. The most recent published one was 'Checklist of the birds of Norfolk' by Keith Dye and Mick Fiszer, a small green book published as an occasional publication by NNNS and still available in visitor centre gift shops I think. Whilst...
  8. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Thanks for highlighting this. It seems to set the quite bizarre precedent that any species that occurs annually at a certain level can be released in the UK without the usual checks/permissions associated with reintroductions.
  9. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    I think it is quite possible to encounter White Storks anywhere around the county at the moment. I don't think the place near Diss are "releasing" them as this might require some sort of authorisation, but after rehabbing them I don't think they are making any effort to clip the wings, allowing...
  10. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Possible, but I think most will have moved on. It might be worth checking directly with the centre as the reserve is usually only open March to August so there is a possibility everything will be shut when you get there.
  11. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    East Hills is an area north of Wells with a hazardous walk across the saltmarsh and tidal creaks to get there. Given that, unless you know someone who has gone out there before (which from your post I assume you don't) then it wouldn't be safe to attempt to visit I'm afraid.
  12. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Thanks for the report. Years ago when my coastal birding was restricted to where I could go by public transport I remember standing at Holkham, probably close to this spot, waiting for a Radde's Warbler for about 4hours. It occasionally called to give us hope, but didn't show.
  13. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    The NWT Annual General Meeting will be held at Cley NWT on 27th October - that would seem to be a good place for someone to ask a question about the increase in non-conservation events at Cley. Even if the trustees disagree its important they know what the perception amongst some regular...
  14. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    I wouldn't advise attempting to walk there if you haven't been shown the route or know the tides, you have to cross a potentially dangerous creek on the way out. There is a boat from Wells Harbour that usually gives tours of the harbour and marsh, but has been taking people out to East Hills...
  15. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Thanks to those who have posted information and opinions so far, and of course to everyone involved in producing the Norfolk Bird & Mammal Report. The discussion has mostly focussed on the practicalities and benefits of observer selected vs whole sets of data. Whilst it is clearly important...
  16. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    The viewing platform is at the end of the footpath north from the car park. The grebe seems to move about quite a bit and the broad can't all be viewed from one place, so it may require a look from near the road, then through the trees as you go along the path, and finally from the viewing...
  17. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Dennis. There isn't necessarily a best place to see it, because it moves between the Bowthorpe and Earlham sides. If it hasn't been reported before you go looking then it might be best to scan the marsh on both sides from the bridge over the river (Tollgate Way) to locate it. Be aware that...
  18. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Hi Stew. I photographed the murmuration over St Stephen's Street on Thursday at around 16:30 and have just counted the birds visible on my photo - approximately 520. As the final flock is made up of smaller groups coming in from different directions it is possible that more could have joined...
  19. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    This isn't definitive, but based on comments and discussion before, the dark throat on this bird (and some before it) are the result of a gene mutation, possibly present in the initial birds that were released, or possibly arising from subsequent generations. Inbreeding has made this gene/genes...
  20. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    That tweet is from a spoof account.
  21. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    Thanks as always for Titchwell updates throughout the year, good luck for your Titchwell year list in 2016.
  22. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    You would be able to report this bird based just on the code on the colour ring (it is nominally white, although rather stained!), by inputting the details here: http://www.cr-birding.org/colourprojects This bird also spent last winter at Salthouse, so there are details about it on the Cley...
  23. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    The short article included in the Norfolk Bird and Mammal Report largely reflects the frustrations expressed by the BBRC, who were the body that assessed the record due to its status as a national rarity. There are two separate issues. The first is the decision by the finders not to release...
  24. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    If it's the map I'm thinking of it had the locations for Wells, but not as far west as Holkham/Burnham. For info it was posted by Hamish A and can be found here: http://www.birdforum.net/showpost.php?p=2266518&postcount=13524 Regards, James
  25. James Emerson

    Norfolk birding

    I assume from the sand that the gull was at Walcott or Bacton rather than Wacton? ;) This bird was reported on the Cley bird club website in 2013, having been ringed at Pitsea Landfill site (http://www.cleybirdclub.org.uk/cbc/content/files/140105_cley_square_2013_ringed_birds_875682.pdf)...
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