Archie Opteryx
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And at 14:00.
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Archie Opteryx
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And a couple of pics are on this here link......
gclarke1
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Waxwing on Ber Street
Waxwing was feeding both times I visited today in the apple tree on Ber Street, a little obscured at times by branches and twigs but still possible to get some photos.
Cheers
Graham Clarke
http://grahamsphoto.blogspot.co.uk/
Waxwing was feeding both times I visited today in the apple tree on Ber Street, a little obscured at times by branches and twigs but still possible to get some photos.
Cheers
Graham Clarke
http://grahamsphoto.blogspot.co.uk/
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sacha
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robinsslee
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Nice image there gclarke1, I have not any chance to see the waxwing over the weekend but I went and had a peek this afternoon and it was empty there. I guessed it has moved on... 
sacha
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Nice image there gclarke1, I have not any chance to see the waxwing over the weekend but I went and had a peek this afternoon and it was empty there. I guessed it has moved on...
It does sometimes go missing but seems to return. Plenty of apples there and it was certainly feeding well today around 11.30 today (I watched with no bins on a brief break from shopping / half term duties)
93Birder
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Only noticed that the waxwing appears quite skittish at times? Was watching it this morning and for no apparent reason it became really flappy and just flew off. Returning a few moments later doing a similar sort of thing and then not returning...
I remember watching waxwings in Sussex quite late in the year as they fed on fermented berries, getting drunk off said berries and flying into buildings. I can't imagine those apples are particularly fresh and so I'm wondering as the day progressive's it gets, well drunk.
I remember watching waxwings in Sussex quite late in the year as they fed on fermented berries, getting drunk off said berries and flying into buildings. I can't imagine those apples are particularly fresh and so I'm wondering as the day progressive's it gets, well drunk.
norwichbirder87
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I finally caught up with the Ber Street Waxwing this morning on my third attempt. A nice year tick, albeit, like Sacha, binocular-less.
Along with the Waxwing, 2014 has already produced Little Egret, Pink-footed Goose and Teal within the inner-ring road. Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail and Stock Dove are seen most days (the latter surprises me, does anyone have any more info on nearby breeding sites etc?) All in all, not a bad city for birds.
I would love to hear of any unusual/interesting 2014 sightings in the city centre as and when they happen. I may take a leaf out of James' book and write a report.
Cheers,
Will
Along with the Waxwing, 2014 has already produced Little Egret, Pink-footed Goose and Teal within the inner-ring road. Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail and Stock Dove are seen most days (the latter surprises me, does anyone have any more info on nearby breeding sites etc?) All in all, not a bad city for birds.
I would love to hear of any unusual/interesting 2014 sightings in the city centre as and when they happen. I may take a leaf out of James' book and write a report.
Cheers,
Will
93Birder
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Stock Dove calling at UEA yesterday, normally I've only seen fly overs but there's a couple hanging around...
James Emerson
Norwich Birder
I don't think I've seen Stock Dove within the Inner Ring Road, although just outside it they breed/have bred at Lion Wood. I also had them in my garden when I lived near Earlham Cemetery, and there's usually a small flock at Thorpe Marsh.
Will let you know of any interesting city centre sightings.
Regards,
James
Will let you know of any interesting city centre sightings.
Regards,
James
Lightthiscandle
David Bryant
A "first" at my feeders today was a Starling! I often seen them flying over but the only previous one actually in my garden was in the talons of a Sparrowhawk! A flock of 20 or so Siskins hanging around had at least 1 Lesser Redpoll with them.
Stock Dove are frequent in the fields beyond my garden and occasionally visit the feeders, as one did today. No Brambling this winter yet tho...
Stock Dove are frequent in the fields beyond my garden and occasionally visit the feeders, as one did today. No Brambling this winter yet tho...
They breed every year.
iainhawk
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Hi 93Birder. If you take a look at the UEA biodiversity audit 2009-2011 -google it- (a bit out of date and in the process of being updated) you will see the numbers of breeding birds recorded at UEA. We are looking to add records in the next year so please detail additional records and counts of breeders (well anything really) on birdforum, or in a PM.
The audit show that there are regular stock dove on campus and 4-6 pairs generally attempt to breed in each year. The ringing group rings some of the chicks from accessible nests.
If anyone is recording regularly on the UEA campus grounds and wants to submit sightings i would very much welcome them. Either on this forum or as a PM.
Archie Opteryx
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robinchittenden
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Tue 4th March
Norwich 2 Common Cranes SW over Upton Road 10.40am
Norwich 2 Common Cranes SW over Upton Road 10.40am
93Birder
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That's annoying... Probably flew overhead! Great spot
