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Recent content by ben_lewis
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Norfolk birding
In Paul's absence... Thursday at titchwell; Short eared owl over dunes early afternoon 2 med gull on the beach feeding with a large flock of large gulls feeding on starfish/razorshell wreck 1 little stint on freshmarsh 140 sanderling on beach 2 red kite over 2 white wagtail on grazing pool 2... -
Norfolk birding
There are two very noisy ones along the lanes between strumpshaw and Buckenham at the the moment too (can't believe how loud they are when "singing"). Also in the same area are three reeves pheasants, a couple of albino pheasants and 3-4 peacocks! A mixed bag released this year! -
Norfolk birding
I was looking at Martin garners book last night thinking that I may have jumped to saker a bit fast, so interesting to see the last few posts! I don't know much about Arctic peregrine, this was certainly a large bird showing some good features of arctic peg. I'll put some pictures of the bird on... -
Norfolk birding
This probably should be in the mammals section but thought more would see it here.... Did anyone drive past the road kill near the entrance to pensthorpe today? It was on the guist side of the entrance to pensthorpe and looked very much like a small black hairy pig, not sure if wild boar is... -
Norfolk: other insects
Nice one, well done for following up the report. I will let my colleague know that she assisted with finding a second for Norfolk, even if she says she was repulsed by it!! It was shortly after the Saharan dust came North so I suspect it rode the same winds, however it arrived its a great... -
2015 UK Orchids
Just for info, there are still three places left on the Sutton Fen RSPB event this Friday. It is an opportunity to have a look at the best example of fen in western Europe with more RDB flora species than you can believe! The fen orchids are very good this year as well as up to 60 Adders Tongue...- ben_lewis
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- Forum: Trees, Flowers, Plants and Shrubs
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Norfolk birding
Turtle doves are also plagued with the trichomonas infection with 6 strains of the virus identified in the doves and a very high percentage of tested doves showing signs of the disease. An rspb study showed 96% of 104 doves tested to have the disease. So habitat loss, lack of food, high disease... -
Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
12 on the garden alone would certainly be a record! I saw very much fewer that day. but there are still plenty around in today's sunny warm weather. Lots of happy folks connecting and clicking away, we even had two pairs mating in the nectar garden at one point! The dames violet is certainly a... -
Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news
Had at least 10 this morning on the meadows at strumpshaw, (along with plenty of scarce chasers) but as for absolute best sites I'm not sure. Anywhere in the broads with decent habitat can be good on its day. If you want a photo, early mornings are best, they heat up quickly and become... -
Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news
Had a rather odd report of Norfolk hawker today, with photo (I wasn't around at the time) description I got was of a hawker with green eyes and a single brown/orange coloured body. Wish I'd seen the pic. I'm assuming it's most unlikely given the temperatures at the moment, would be a month... -
Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news
Strumpshaw fen this weekend; Variable, blue tailed, azure, common, red-eyed damselflies as well as banded demoiselles, hairy dragonfly, broad bodied and 4-spot chasers Don't think I've missed anything, but may have done! scarce chaser should be next on the list. Nice to have the odes back again! -
Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Single Swallowtail seen at Strumpshaw fen this afternoon, 3 days later than their usual emergence date. The cool wind & predicted rain this week may hold them up further, but the next warm sunny day should hopefully see a mass emergence -
Norfolk: other insects
Interesting, I'll let her know so she can confirm/deny. Typically she didn't much like the look of it so didn't take a photo! -
Norfolk: other insects
I was quite reliably told about a probable locust at holkham hall walled garden Saturday just gone. I'm not sure of the possibility or regularity that they occur in Norfolk but certainly thought it was worth a mention on here at the very least. The description was a huge grasshopper like insect... -
Norfolk birding
Nice Pec Sand at Buckenham rspb yesterday (and today) showing well between the mill and hide. With this and the great white egret in the same week I'm hoping decent birds do come in three's!