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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Hi Chris, I had a Fritillary which I think was Silver-washed at Felthorpe yesterday afternoon and apparently the one at Queen's Hills has been seen again - in fact the one at QH could be the same individual as your garden as it can't be that far! Mike -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Hi Thomas, I don't think its been seen since Wednesday. There is (or certainly was) access instructions on a hand-written sign on the fence next to the layby. -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Yes, the locations quoted on various news services as Taverham layby/Costessey/Norwich/Queen's Hills all refer to the one individual first seen on 13th July. Incidentally, I looked today between 1pm and about 1.45pm but to no avail. I did see at least one Purple Hairstreak high on the Oaks and a... -
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Norwich Birding
I had two Crossbills NE over Costessey pit this morning at 8.45am. While definitely Crossbill species, the calls were definitely deeper than typical Common Crossbill calls and lacked the distinctive high-pitched metallic quality that is so distinctive. While I cannot claim these as anything... -
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Norwich Birding
Calmer conditions this morning! Highlights in 55 mins this morning: Redwing 614 mainly SW Song Thrush 6 SW Brambling 3 NE -
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Norwich Birding
Osprey again at Costessey pits this morning at 0910 but it departed low NE soon after and I couldn't find it again, so presumably perched up out of sight nearby to get out of the wind and rain. Also quite a few Redwings moving this morning; in just under an hour I had 356 (the vast majority... -
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Norwich Birding
Nope! Would you believe I left my camera at home? I think I should write a paper on the likelihood of seeing good things when you don't have a camera. I did get some awful "phone to bins" pics which are just about identifiable, but not much more than that. Would have got some good ones with the... -
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Norwich Birding
Possibly Shaky09's bird from Colney, I found an Osprey over Costessey Ski pit 0855 till 9am this morning when drifted off low North. I relocated it after 9 sitting in a dead tree on Taverham Mills Lake (TG159133) and still there at 9.20. You can view through the trees as I did, but parking along... -
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Norwich Birding
Brambling over Costessey GP this morning with small movement of finches and pipits. Also c15 Chiffchaff. Mike -
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Norfolk birding
Great photos Bilvo!! Makes we wish I'd made the effort to see this one.... -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
White Admiral this afternoon at Drayton Drewray just North of Taverham. Definitely my latest ever by quite a long way. Anyone else seen them this late? Also about 10 Painted Lady this morning in Asda car park. -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Hi Jimbob, The main Clouded Yellow emergence site at Queen's Hills is on an area of land with no public access (I believe at least 14 were counted here on the weekend). However, they seem to be spreading out a bit and can be seen in other areas - there was one at the "Small red-eyed Damsel" pool... -
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Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news
Thanks from me too regarding the Small Red-eyed Damsels at Queen's Hills! Having only recently 'discovered' Queen's Hills as an interesting place for stuff, I hadn't yet visited this side of the development, nor did I know there was even a pond here. Anyway went briefly today (nice to meet you... -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Yep - reckon you are right with this ID! Nice one. -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
At Queen's Hills today: c100 Peacock (down from c400 earlier in the week, though it was pretty cloudy today), c5 Clouded Yellow, c10 Painted Lady, Purple Hairstreak, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, c5 Brown Argus, c10 Common Blue, 5 Comma, 3+ Green-veined White, Large and Small White. Also a couple of... -
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Norfolk Dragon/Damselflies reports/news
Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, Brown Hawker and Black-tailed Skimmer at Queen's Hills today -
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Norfolk mammals
Probably not too many judging by the frequency of visits to your garden. I saw one last week again on the river adjacent to Costessey pits. It was fishing for 10 minutes about 12ft away and was a total pleasure to watch. Mike -
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Norwich Birding
Green Sand over my garden in Taverham this morning -
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Norfolk birding
Fantastic news David - glad they were successful and great to see your patch is still producing great sightings. I'm hoping for a Green Sand or two in the coming weeks, but so far have only managed one Common. -
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Norfolk Butterflies and Moths
Yes - there seems to be lots of Small Tortoiseshell at the moment. I saw 35 or more in a small area near Costessey yesterday. Also Small and Large Skippers, Ringlet, Meadow Brown and Brimstone. Cheers Mike -
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Norwich Birding
I had an immature male Marsh Harrier this morning over Costessey pits - a first for me in the local area. It circled over the ski pit before before drifting off NW just after 9am. A Little Egret also flew NW at 9.15. ChrisBish: I should have texted you - sorry..will do better next time... -
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Norwich Birding
Flock of 6 Red Kites high N over Taverham at 4.40 - all circling in a loose flock before drifting off N together. This highlight was preceded by 2 Buzzard W and then these or another 2 high to the NW. -
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Norfolk mammals
...and this earlier in the week between Taverham and Costessey :t: -
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Norfolk birding
Hi Johny, I'm guessing they took the record direct from your tweet mid afternoon, but omitted the possible caveat.. -
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Norfolk mammals
Wow - nice shot and excellent for your garden!.........although as you said, not so excellent for the fish!