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    Bee-eaters!

    Many thanks for your swift reply mike! Shaky
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    Bee-eaters!

    Does any one know of the nearest area to Sa coma (east Majorca near Punta de amer) to find Bee-eaters please? Many thanks in advance Shaky
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    Mallorca 2015

    Help? Hi there. I'm currently in Majorca staying in cala Millor (in the easy) and wondered where the nearest birding reserve or lagoon, area of water is to me other then punta de n Amer which I've done ? Can't really travel far as family holiday but some where near that I can just spend an...
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    Norfolk birding

    Sounds like u had a super time at the patch! Pleased you managed to avoid the showers too! I'm still waiting for the pleasure of my first Cuckoo so hopefully I'll pick it up on the patch soon. Managed to finally get some pictures of the Nightingale which I've updated on my blog- Anyway I hope to...
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    Norfolk birding

    Thanks Carol! I've yet to get to one of Chris 's guided walks as yet but did pass all info regarding the birds I see and locations so let me know how you get on! Happy birding Shaky
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    Norfolk birding

    Well said Ben and yes I think that was the longest post in four in history but a bloody good one! . I'm not gonna add any more then that as I think its all be covered but back to this evenings sightings, I had a great couple of hours birding at the patch. Nightingale singing , 1 Grasshopper...
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    Norfolk birding

    Actually had a nice reward for all my patching over the winter months with a Nightingale last week. A evening visit which was will worth getting cold for! It sadly was gone when I returned next day but I enjoyed it while it last. Also I had my first Stoat on the patch. Probably always there but...
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    Norfolk birding

    Great website buddy, I work in the area 3 days a month and often take a bit of time out to scan the sky/ fields around Hethersett and the roads heading towards Ketteringham but never heard /seen a Tree sparrow as yet. Great bird to find . Is it a new bird? Have they bred there previously? Keep...
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    Suffolk Birding

    Reeves's Pheasent - just a quick post to say on my way home from seeing family on Sunday , as I passed the Bury golf club I saw on the verge side opposite a Female Reeves's Pheasent. Will post a pic on blog this evening. Thought I would let any one know who may be interested. Happy birding...
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    Norfolk birding

    David, it seems every month at some point you are offended ,angered or upset by someone or other. This Bird Forum is not the place for this attitude and the reason why I don't use it as much as I did in the last. Please take a breathe or a few minutes before posting like the above as im sure...
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    Norfolk birding

    Great read As always a enjoyable read Steve, look forward to the next one! Maybe April will include a Ring Ouzel ?! Anyways, happy birding Shaky
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    Norwich Birding

    Patch gold this evening in the way of a Nightingale at the patch! Giving some bursts if song. Manged to record a little bit on my phone which is now on blog. Hopefully it will stick around till tomorrow-I'm buzzin! Nice picture of the Red Kite Ronmac, I only ever had the one sighting over...
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    Norwich Birding

    Nice one on getting the Sand Martins James. This was the first week in ages I haven't got to the patch . Hoping to on Monday so Sand Martins please! Happy birding Shaky
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    Norfolk birding

    Very helpful! Thanks a lot fella, well see what I can find Shaky
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    Norfolk birding

    Help? Wondered if anyone knew of a good route/ walk for birding in Howe or surrounding area? Its between Poringland and Brooke , south of Norwich. Only I'm having my van is being repaired in a garage there and was going to spend the time birding rather then sitting waiting ( obviously I will be...
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    Norfolk birding

    A quality half hour there Jim! Good luck with your commute tomorrow ! Happy birding Shaky
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    Norwich Birding

    A cold patch visit this afternoon between 4-5 pm was very quiet untill a fly over male Gooseander heading east. I bumped into patch local mike who had seen it fishing on the broad itself for a bit previously. Then as we chatted a Ringed plover came over the broad also heading east bound ! Great...
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    Norfolk birding

    Hi there Dawn. Had a customer this week while at work inform me they may have had another sighting of a Raven this Monday around Lynford area like you had here. They would openly call themselves Amateur birders but thought I would let you know Shaky
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    Norfolk birding

    Great report as usual Steve! I'm glad to hear the Tawny is back calling. Look forward to your next report to see if they continue there. That Bullfinch song is glorious. I've been enjoying a couple of Male s singing this last week on the patch - super birds I'm looking forward to hearing my...
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Just wanted to share my 1st butterfly record of the year . While at Surlingham church marsh with Jim on Saturday 21st February a single Peacock was in flight. Seemed early but a mild sunny day probably helped! Shaky
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    Norwich Birding

    For any one interested the Starlings have been gathering in numbers along Unthank road and looking like they are about to drop to roost around 5-15 pm and all over a sudden at last moment going off towards the city centre as usual? I wondered if this is some " pre roost" or a simple meet up...
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    Norfolk birding

    As u said ," especially rewarding day" fella. I'm still buzzing from finding the Scaup and then having the Woodcock fly at us! I think more trips to waveny forest too ! Happy birding Shaky
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    Norwich Birding

    Trip to patch ( Thorpe/ station marshes) was a good choice this morning I had great views of a stunning,calling Merlin! It seem to come from the tree at the kissing gate and make its way over the broad and over towards Whitlingham. Super viewing with blue sky . Also a walk across the flooded...
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    Norfolk birding

    Really enjoyed reading that Steve. U can't beat going out local and the not knowing what u could find. Look forward to February's account! Happy birding Shaky
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    Norwich Birding

    Thorpe/ station marshes- A quick visit to the patch today gave me 2 new year ticks for the patch. Firstly a small flock of finches had 6x Redpoll among them which was great. Then on the broad a pair of Shovelers. There is a large amount of teal and gadwall there along with 18x Lapwings on the...
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