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Norfolk birding
In all my years I've personally never ever thought that the burst of a Cettis call / song was at all likened to that of any phrases from a Nightingale. Even my very first at Slapton Ley back in the late 70s though I was familiar with breeding 'gales in their West Berkshire stronghold at that... -
Norfolk birding
Mistaken for a Nightingale song, wouldn't have thought so. -
Norfolk birding
Fair comment but those very keen experienced listers would have been watching the weather systems, incoming reports, topping up their credit cards and ready to go nearly anywhere to see those succulent Yanks. Some would have then scurried off North to Shetland on a one dayer! Its what they've... -
Norfolk birding
No, you view the Hornbeam from a distance, you won't achieve user head shots. -
Norfolk birding
And occassionally in a large walled garden next to the right hand side carpark. Also have seen Firecrest and Crossbills in that garden but several years ago. Good luck. -
Norfolk birding
Perhaps a second brood given the date. About a dozen Swifts feeding fairly high over the house this afternoon. -
Norfolk birding
There was an unprecedented Southerly movement of Swifts last week. Someone in East Yorkshire logged over 40, 000 birds during the day, The Sand Martins you encountered could have also been moving with them. It has been suggested due to a disastrous breeding season further North and East. I'm... -
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Thanks Rich, it started calling again when the sun came out as I was having a cuppa. Regards, -
Norfolk birding
Garden and County tick. Being an insomniac finally paid off at 3.30 this morning as I went to close my bedroom window. Instead of the "hoped for" Quail, only a Corncrake, crexing away. Walked down the street and recorded it, poorly, but conclusively. Maybe from the Wensum reintroduction scheme... -
Norfolk birding
A surprising Spring plumage Male Brambling feeding with his cousins in the back garden this morning for 10 minutes or so. -
Norfolk birding
Heard and then saw 3 swifts over the house mid morning, first of the year, but they had a quick chase and then carried on eastwards. Good luck wherever you go. -
Norfolk birding
A couple of dozen House Martins moving Eastwards ahead of some low, rumbling thunder clouds. -
Norfolk birding
Two Bramblings singing this morning when I put out the bird food. Five came down to feed a while later including a male in full summer plumage. -
Norfolk birding
Yes I can help. This very individual birder lived and birded hard in North Norfolk and was very keen on seawatching, particularly relishing Pomarine Skuas. Has a penchant for science fiction, Trancindentual music, and looking at things in life from a different perspective. A charming person with... -
Norfolk birding
Your best bet would be to go to a couple of well watched areas where there are stands of alders. Two that spring to mind are the picnic area at Titchwell Marsh and Wells Wood, the "Dell" where there have been a variety of Redpolls. Enjoy your visit. Go yer steddy. -
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Small group (5) of Grey Partridge in the afternoon sun just near Little Snoring church today. Still hanging on in the county. No Yellowhammers though, in my nearby village. 5 pairs here when I moved here twenty years ago. -
Norfolk birding
My earliest Fieldfares this afternoon, about 1330hrs, for the garden. A loud familiar "chack" heralded a flock of c.100 heading West, just dropped in for a few seconds, and then continued on. -
Norfolk birding
From what was reported on social media it appears yesterday's sea watching brought the expected variety of skuas, shearwaters and reports of 3 species of storm petrel plus a Sabine's gull. Now we need some Easterlies please. -
Norfolk birding
Wilson's Petrel west past Cley coastguards this morning per RBA. Who saw that coming.....light northweserlies may have brought an interesting shearwater, some Skuas and a possible Sabine's but this going the "wrong" way? Incredible record if and when it's accepted given that European stormie is... -
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Looks like this coming Sunday could bring the ideal conditions for seawatching on the North Norfolk coast if the winds are North Westerly as per today's latest weather forecast. Friday morning forecasts saying wind not turning N.W. till late afternoon and not so strong(35mph), may still be worth... -
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Red Kites are now established in North Norfolk as a breeding bird. There are several pairs ranging around the area you travelled through and frequently encountered around the Fakenham and surrounding district. A winter roost last year held a good number of birds. -
Norfolk birding
I'm informed that sea watching and skua sightings off Cley have recently included both Pomarine and juvenile Long tailed, whilst a Great Shearwater has been reported. -
Norfolk birding
Thanks DH for replying, as suggested perhaps we should end this particular debate on this thread. Pat -
Norfolk birding
[/QUOTE=DoghouseRiley;3719837]Hi Deb, The price of Norfolk holiday rentals is falling as we speak. Can you substantiate this last comment? Living here I'm not aware of this change as yet. I also disagree with the suggestion that most visitors to Norfolk understand or can be guided how to... -
Norfolk birding
Somewhat surprised as there are notices and signs dotted around the paths, on the hide doors and information to be found at the visitor centre. I think with other organisations such as W.W.T., RSPB and some county trusts you need to be a member or purchase a day ticket if you wish to use the...