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Norfolk birding
The first Swifts have arrived! About 20-25 under the overcast, initially in 3 groups at different altitudes at 0805 today (Sunday), the lowest groups screaming around the houses, those above them circling or feeding. MJB -
Norfolk birding
On my daily Coronavirus-restrictions walk of 5km, a nice 18-strong flock of Whimbrel on a very recently ploughed, seeded and rolled large field. They had great sightlines for predators. They flew once, before settling, quite vocal and then wandered slowly over the reverse slope until only a head... -
Norfolk birding
Welcome to Bird Forum! You're ideally situated to explore from there. A good indications of footpaths and rights of way is at http://maps.norfolk.gov.uk/highways/# This facility has been updated, and so to zoom in, double-click a point on the map; a small window opens with a 'zoom' link on it... -
Norfolk birding
You could try Stiffkey Fen - I've attached details. You may find parts a bit muddy! MJB -
Norfolk birding
I met Peter numerous times a few decades ago, and always looked forward with interest to meeting him each time. I found it paid never to be in a hurry to find out 'what was about' or to express impatience if he was still mulling previous matters in his mind, for then he would open up, often... -
Norfolk birding
Paul, I've been travelling to distant parts these last few months (Central Europe, UAE, Australia), but when I get a decent wifi connection, I always check this forum to see what you've reported - it keeps me in touch, which I find important. Thanks, Paul for the effort you put in on this forum... -
Norfolk birding
At 1520 today, there was one, perhaps one of these three, washing itself vigorously on the large pool between Fen Hide and the blocked-off Autumn Walk. It was just coming into its 1st adult plumage. MJB -
Norfolk birding
Missed you by a couple of hours, Penny, but at least the buntings were still there around 1430, in wonderful light. MJB -
Norfolk birding
I would speculate that the behaviour is endogenous, but that the extent is genus- or species-dependent. MJB -
Norfolk birding
Not too long ago I knew of several locations in North Norfolk for pretty well guaranteed occurrence of Tree Sparrow. I've seen none there in the last several years... :-C Disappearing birds in the same include Corn Bunting, Hawfinch, Little Owl and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker...:-C:-C MJB -
Norfolk birding
Re Holkham Lake, in Holkham village at the crossroads where Lady Anne's Road is north of the A149, turn instead south up the slope for around 350m to the village car park (free, but can be muddy: don't leave anything in sight in your car: 52.957197N, 0.814466E) on your right. Walk 200m to the... -
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Norfolk birding
Tell you what, Neil, while you're organising that WeBS count, I'll house-sit for you in Thailand....;) MJB -
Norfolk birding
First of November today: temperature in the garden up to 25C, bathed in sunlight reflected from the walls. Mahonia, blooming for the fourth time this year (the record was three times 2013, 2014), is full of Blue Tits feeding voraciously on small insects amid many bees still actively visiting the... -
Norfolk birding
Penny, Google Earth antedates the new road layout, but the roads from Google Maps are superimposed over it. Any chance you could mark on one of those images 'X marks the spot'? MJB -
Norfolk birding
It could be Scolt Head Island, whose nearest point is less than 1km from through Burnham Deepdale.... MJB -
Norfolk birding
Penny, a friend of mine driving back last Tuesday to Briston from Cromer saw a very large bird hanging motionless in the breeze high up. Both he and his son, though not birders, can identify Red Kite, and thought the bird they saw was at least twice the size, and described the long, straight... -
Norfolk birding
Black Redstart seen from my front garden this morning. It was noticed on the grass opposite the house, where one was seen three years ago, at about the same time of year. My surmise is that it might well have overwintered in this country. It seems to have moved on. MJB -
Norfolk birding
You've just ruined David's Suffolk (enemy) list!:-O MJB -
Norfolk birding
Normal. During the time they colonised Europe, at the edge of the advancing range, up to 10 broods in a season were recorded. Once an area is remote from the advance, they settle down to about 5 broods or breeding attempts per year, often less, but they may be on eggs at any time. One reason... -
Norfolk birding
Gordon, I've been seeing them regularly from much earlier than usual this year, but always in small numbers. However, I haven't seen any since the onset of the recent rain & colder weather, although food seems in good supply. Perhaps the hedge-slashing that passes for maintenance that has been... -
Norfolk birding
Google Maps is your friend! I used it after Robin Chittenden mentioned the name - I live nearby, but I wasn't certain of the exact location - New Holkham is on the southern edge of the walled Holkham House estate.:t: MJB -
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Norfolk birding
Bodies such as Natural England can implement only policies that the Head of Natural England (and whatever Council or Committee is at the top of the organisation) have agreed to within their terms of reference, but since the top post is a UK Government appointment, much depends upon the UK... -
Norfolk birding
As a former aircraft engineer in the RAF, I find it extraordinary that a combat helicopter windshield specification that ought to include the ability to prevent penetration by small-arms fire didn't prevent bird-strike penetration at around 90 to 120 knots - in everyday terms, 'armoured'...