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    Norfolk birding

    Had to post a photo of this little beauty of a Wryneck today at Scratby that just popped out of the bushes in front of me while I was in the car eating my lunch! Good birding. Steve.
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    Norfolk birding

    Like buses, good birds do seem to have a habit of turning up in quick succession and that was certainly the case going by todays happy example. On the way back from the coast, a quick half hour 'Pop in' to Smockmill Common, Saxlingham Nethergate bagged me my first ever patch record of Mandarin...
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    Norfolk birding

    Good birding at Strumpshaw Fen this morning with time well spent there. The three main highlights for me were the Jack Snipe from Fen Hide which showed well briefly early morning before creeping back in to cover, a large and impressive adult female Peregrine which spent two or three minutes over...
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    Norfolk birding

    For anyone still wanting to see Hawfinches at Lynford Arboretum, the best chance at the moment seems to be at the southern end of the paddock in the late afternoon when birds seem to have a pre-roost gathering here. At least three or four individuals were seen to fly in from the direction of the...
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    Norfolk birding

    A nice couple of hours bird-watching was undertaken this afternoon along the lane between Long Stratton and Wacton Common. There are plenty of good hedgerows and a couple of rough fields in this area which are currently great for small birds and the birds of prey that might predate them...
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    Norfolk birding

    Ha ha ha!! That was a nice way to get there. Thank you!
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    Norfolk birding

    Thanks for that great write-up Carol. After such a comprehensive account of our day, there's not much more I can add apart from thanks for your lovely company also, throughout an absolutely awesome bird-filled day in the most beautiful weather. Thanks to Ben for finding the cracking little...
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    Norfolk birding

    A male Stonechat seen from the Forncett Road at Tharston was a nice surprise while working today. Only the second I have ever seen locally and a new bird for my post round list. Later, in the afternoon there was a Peregrine over the A140 at Newton Flotman. Two good patch birds already this year...
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    Norfolk birding

    It was lovely to hear three Song Thrushes singing simultaneously at Shotesham Ford this afternoon at dusk. A real new year treat. Three Grey Wagtails flew in to roost also including a singing male. Only one Little Egret roosted in the usual spot but hopefully a few more will join this bird soon...
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    Norfolk birding

    Merry Christmas All. Hope you all had a great day! The lure of probably what would be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see a Swallow in Norfolk on Christmas day was more than a reason for a few hours birding on the north Norfolk coast before Christmas dinner today so I found myself forsaking...
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    Norfolk birding

    Cracking day at Snettisham. There was a great variety and literally thousands of birds to enjoy on a very atmospheric day. The Pallid Harrier was performing well mid-morning and there was also Merlin, Spoonbill, Water Rail, Stonechat and Barn Owl in the same general area. There was a...
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    Norfolk birding

    Cheers Archie. Is eight the maximum or have there been more? Best regards Steve.
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    Norfolk birding

    Hello Josh. Read your blog. Nice one! Hope you enjoyed your brief stay in fair Norfolk. I'm sure you had a great time. Did you get any more tent ticks apart from the Tawny Owl? Hope to see you again soon mate. On Sunday morning at Winterton I was annoyed with myself for somehow missing an...
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    Norfolk birding

    Great day and great views of raptors along the North Norfolk coast with Peregrine, Kestrel, Marsh Harrier and Red Kite over Stiffkey Salt Marsh, the latter giving us a fly-by three times and showing well. Over at Blakeney Fresh Marsh we had one of the showiest Merlins I have ever seen with a...
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    Norfolk birding

    Nice bird. Well done with that. It may still be in the area and worth keeping an eye open for. I dipped the bird at Hickling, Rush Hill yesterday but I see its been back today so hopefully both will hang around for a few days yet. Steve.
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    Norfolk birding

    Great Paul. I'm glad you saw it. Once it dived into that copse I thought that's the last anyone will see of that...end of... so its nice to know someone else managed to get it. Steve.
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    Norfolk birding

    The last week of April. No posts for two days. Looks like the Norfolk thread needs an update! Nice afternoon today at Winterton in the north dunes. The highlights were three Ring Ouzels and seven Wheatears among the many Skylarks displaying beautifully. A place to spend time birding here...
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    Norfolk birding

    Hello Jim. Little Owls have a yelping alarm call but I'm sure you're well up on that particular sound. I take it you have Little Owls in your area - there are loads around here. Did it seem like it was coming from the fields or the marsh? I have been amazed over the years at the variety of...
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    Norfolk birding

    Thanks Paul. It was myself and my mate George who had the Redstart this morning. I've been off work this week, the birding has been very enjoyable and finding birds like this helps to keep the momentum and general good feeling going. We also had the 11 Little Terns, two pairs of Red-crested...
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    Norfolk birding

    Unfortunately, myself and Geoff dipped out on the Little Bunting today - I may have another go tomorrow - but I did get a new tick for the year with a reeling Grasshopper Warbler also at Snettisham CP. Loads of warblers singing here which shows what great habitat it is. Lots of Linnets too which...
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    Norfolk birding

    Nice one Jim. Glad to see you reaping the rewards from all that hard patch work. May your next bird be a singing Bluethroat ;) Steve.
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    Norfolk birding

    Couldn't agree more Carol. I saw one again the other day. Adorable little birds and one of my favourites too :t:
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    Norfolk birding

    I'm trying hard mate. Been checking the local horse paddocks and other suitable areas but no joy so far. The main thing though is I just enjoy being outdoors watching the common birds and if I do luck onto a Ring Ouzel or anything else, it will be a bonus. Keep up the good work on your patch -...
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    Norfolk birding

    LOCAL BIRDING 2015 - MARCH Apart from a couple of warm days around the third week of March, it was decidedly cold and the birding locally, maintained a mostly winter theme. To kick off the month, there was a very large winter flock of around 1200 Fieldfares in a single field at Aslacton on 2nd...
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    Norfolk birding

    Are you being sarcarstic with me David because I don't like people being sarcarstic ;) Sorry if I was abrupt with you but at the time I had other things to be getting on with and was just answering your request. I believe all the small European eagles have six primaries with five obvious...
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