A little bit more about Holt man arrested:
http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wo...man-arrested-over-haul-of-dead-birds-of-prey/
http://raptorpersecutionscotland.wo...man-arrested-over-haul-of-dead-birds-of-prey/
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Norfolk birding (52 Viewers)
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Robert S J Smith
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Brief burst of song from a Chiffchaff at Holme this afternoon, Black Redstart in the Dartmoor pony paddock and Woodcock flushed from some Elder scrub. While doing some beach combing with a friend we found a dead Puffin a first for me in Norfolk but not quite in the form I hoped for and a 'bridled' Guillemot .
O.Reville1989
I started off with nothing and I've still got some
More Lapwing building up locally, up to 50+ birds now from just 12 yesterday, also a flock of 40-50 Meadow Pipit.
Relief with 2 singing Chiffchaff, although briefly, this afternoon but some very handsome looking male Brambling still around with a flock of Chaffinch and Yellowhammer.
Also had the interesting experience of seeing a Barn Owl mob a male Kestrel which it was feeding on the ground.
2 Med Gull over yesterday afternoon added to regular list of species.
Relief with 2 singing Chiffchaff, although briefly, this afternoon but some very handsome looking male Brambling still around with a flock of Chaffinch and Yellowhammer.
Also had the interesting experience of seeing a Barn Owl mob a male Kestrel which it was feeding on the ground.
2 Med Gull over yesterday afternoon added to regular list of species.
Alison Allen
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Chiffchaff singing here too in East Nofolk
A frosty dawn start at Cromer lighthouse this morning was fairly lively with plenty of birds on the move, the highlights being a nice male Ring Ousel, 2 Sparrowhawks & a Buzzard east. Had to pack up around 08:30 due to family commitments so no chance of any further raptors. Dont think I`ve ever had Ring Ousel before Wheatear or Sand Martin in a year before.
My count of Blackbirds yesterday evening was superseded by a friend in Overstrand who had over 900 ! From the garden this evening I had 150+ going over in a short space of time. As regards Puffins, another friend counted 6 tideline corpses on a short stretch of beach at Sheringham last weekend.
My count of Blackbirds yesterday evening was superseded by a friend in Overstrand who had over 900 ! From the garden this evening I had 150+ going over in a short space of time. As regards Puffins, another friend counted 6 tideline corpses on a short stretch of beach at Sheringham last weekend.
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Archie Opteryx
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No Spring migrants for me, but a winter hanger on still at Sea Palling - another tedious record shot here ;-)
Geof Douglas
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Thanks Ben. The one I saw briefly from the car could well have been orange so may well have been from Orkney.
Connor Rand
Norwich resident, Holme devotee
Auk wreck N Norfolk coast
This last week has clearly seen something of a wreck of auks along the N Norfolk coast. At Holme, 4 Puffins have now been found, with 3 discovered yesterday afternoon and a single earlier in the week. Considering the relative scarcity of Puffins at Holme (this is more dead Puffins than I've seen live ones from the Observatory), especially in spring, this is clearly quite a serious and unusual wreck and one that seems to be affecting Puffins disproportionately; other auks along the tideline yesterday afternoon consisted of a 'bridled' Guillemot (thanks for the heads-up Rob), 2 Razorbills and 3 auk sp. All in a suitable condition have been sent of for scientific testing to establish cause of death. Pictures attached (those of a squeamish disposition might be advised to look away!) Unfortunately seawatching has so far failed to produce any live auks. Not how I would have liked to have seen my first Norfolk spring Puffins... Might be worth others doing tideline walks to see how much this is a problem along the rest of the Norfolk coast.
This last week has clearly seen something of a wreck of auks along the N Norfolk coast. At Holme, 4 Puffins have now been found, with 3 discovered yesterday afternoon and a single earlier in the week. Considering the relative scarcity of Puffins at Holme (this is more dead Puffins than I've seen live ones from the Observatory), especially in spring, this is clearly quite a serious and unusual wreck and one that seems to be affecting Puffins disproportionately; other auks along the tideline yesterday afternoon consisted of a 'bridled' Guillemot (thanks for the heads-up Rob), 2 Razorbills and 3 auk sp. All in a suitable condition have been sent of for scientific testing to establish cause of death. Pictures attached (those of a squeamish disposition might be advised to look away!) Unfortunately seawatching has so far failed to produce any live auks. Not how I would have liked to have seen my first Norfolk spring Puffins... Might be worth others doing tideline walks to see how much this is a problem along the rest of the Norfolk coast.
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Pompadour444
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Red kite over Wells wood 1050hrs.
Connor Rand
Norwich resident, Holme devotee
On less morbid note, yesterday at Holme did feel slightly better, with the Black Redstart and 2 singing Chiffchaffs, as well as a light trickle of finches, wagtails and pipits overhead. Rob's Woodcock was clearly part of a wider east coast movement, with a superb 67 counted at Gibraltar Point just across the Wash (http://www.lincsbirdclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=18860)
Away from Holme, and especially in the evenings, I've been noting a lot of thrushes in the last few days, especially Redwings, with another group of 55 last night near King's Lynn.
Away from Holme, and especially in the evenings, I've been noting a lot of thrushes in the last few days, especially Redwings, with another group of 55 last night near King's Lynn.
ADRIANS PHOTOGRAPHY
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Started from Stourbridge around 7.00am on a quite mild morning considering the way the weather had been lately, travelling to Titchwell the roads were quite clear considering it was the end of the holiday week, this was my first visit to the reservbe so please bear with me.
Had a nice sighting at the services near Peterborough a small group of 3 Red Kites over head also seen on the way to Titchwell were species Red Legged Partridge, Peregrine Falcon & Grey Partridge.
It didn’t take as long as I thought it might arrived around 11.15am and it was a bright and warm start to the visit, I must admit this was my first visit and It was thoroughly enjoyable and I will be back I did have some lifers and many ticks for this year couldn’t ask for more.
The highlighted species for me was the Long Tailed Duck and Hen Harrier both lifers and a great showing of 3 Marsh Harriers, Buzzard and Red Kite in the sky together at the back of the visitor centre stopped from the main footpath.
Reached the beach unfortunately I was a little disappointed that not much out to sea with just the Eider, Goldeneye, Common Scoter and Long tailed Duck visible but on the other hand there were a nice selection of waders so this made up for the lack of sea watching.
Must say thank you to the very friendly group of people I walked around the reserve with great help and a great atmosphere which made the day a great one again thank you.
In total 73 species were seen on my day out not bad for a beginner.
SPECIES SEEN ON MY DAY OUT
Avocet, bar tailed godwit, black headed gull, black tailed godwit, blackbird, blue tit, brambling, Brent goose, buzzard, Canada goose, carrion crow, cetti’s warbler, chaffinch, chiffchaff, coal tit, common gull, common scoter, coot, curlew, dunlin, eider duck, fieldfare, golden plover, goldeneye, great tit, greenfinch, grey heron, grey partridge*, grey plover, greylag goose, hen harrier*, herring gull, jay, kestrel, lapwing, lesser black backed gull, little egret, little ringed plover, long tailed duck*, magpie, mallard, marsh harrier, meadow pipit, moorhen, mute swan, oystercatcher, peregrine falcon, pheasant, pied wagtail, pintail, red crested Pochard*, red kite, red legged partridge, redshank, redwing, robin, rook, ruff, sanderling, Shelduck, shoveler, siskin, skylark, spotted redshank*, starling, tufted duck, turnstone, water rail, wigeon, wood pigeon & wren
Please note * means a lifer.
Had a nice sighting at the services near Peterborough a small group of 3 Red Kites over head also seen on the way to Titchwell were species Red Legged Partridge, Peregrine Falcon & Grey Partridge.
It didn’t take as long as I thought it might arrived around 11.15am and it was a bright and warm start to the visit, I must admit this was my first visit and It was thoroughly enjoyable and I will be back I did have some lifers and many ticks for this year couldn’t ask for more.
The highlighted species for me was the Long Tailed Duck and Hen Harrier both lifers and a great showing of 3 Marsh Harriers, Buzzard and Red Kite in the sky together at the back of the visitor centre stopped from the main footpath.
Reached the beach unfortunately I was a little disappointed that not much out to sea with just the Eider, Goldeneye, Common Scoter and Long tailed Duck visible but on the other hand there were a nice selection of waders so this made up for the lack of sea watching.
Must say thank you to the very friendly group of people I walked around the reserve with great help and a great atmosphere which made the day a great one again thank you.
In total 73 species were seen on my day out not bad for a beginner.
SPECIES SEEN ON MY DAY OUT
Avocet, bar tailed godwit, black headed gull, black tailed godwit, blackbird, blue tit, brambling, Brent goose, buzzard, Canada goose, carrion crow, cetti’s warbler, chaffinch, chiffchaff, coal tit, common gull, common scoter, coot, curlew, dunlin, eider duck, fieldfare, golden plover, goldeneye, great tit, greenfinch, grey heron, grey partridge*, grey plover, greylag goose, hen harrier*, herring gull, jay, kestrel, lapwing, lesser black backed gull, little egret, little ringed plover, long tailed duck*, magpie, mallard, marsh harrier, meadow pipit, moorhen, mute swan, oystercatcher, peregrine falcon, pheasant, pied wagtail, pintail, red crested Pochard*, red kite, red legged partridge, redshank, redwing, robin, rook, ruff, sanderling, Shelduck, shoveler, siskin, skylark, spotted redshank*, starling, tufted duck, turnstone, water rail, wigeon, wood pigeon & wren
Please note * means a lifer.
Andy Benson
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...but always bare in mind those Common pretenders, like this one in Northrepps on Sunday...
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Sounds like you had a smashing day Adrian.
Back on the patch at Surlingham yesterday evening. A short walk from the pub to the lagoon and back delivered a fine group of 5 Brambling, the males (2) in resplendent Summer plumage. The lagoon itself held many common Duck, including returning Shoveler who were engaging in some territorial chat. A Little Egret stalked a pool beyond the lagoon, and like many others on the thread I too noted a small Thrush movement as the evening set in. A familiar call was heard as we walked back for some food: 2 Little Owls calling somewhere behind the gun club. After a (presumably) failed breeding attempt last year, this is heartening.
Cheers,
jim.
Back on the patch at Surlingham yesterday evening. A short walk from the pub to the lagoon and back delivered a fine group of 5 Brambling, the males (2) in resplendent Summer plumage. The lagoon itself held many common Duck, including returning Shoveler who were engaging in some territorial chat. A Little Egret stalked a pool beyond the lagoon, and like many others on the thread I too noted a small Thrush movement as the evening set in. A familiar call was heard as we walked back for some food: 2 Little Owls calling somewhere behind the gun club. After a (presumably) failed breeding attempt last year, this is heartening.
Cheers,
jim.
firstreesjohn
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At Walsey Hills, the Chiffchaffs remained invisible- and were now, in addition, silent, or had moved on.
However, the Dell in Wells Woods turned up some meagre trumps, in the shape of two others. Again, there were calls, but no more than quarter-hearted song. One deigned to stop its activity long enough to be badly snapped.
A large Bumble bumbled around and the Drinking Pool is, currently, of almost lake-like dimensions.
I must say, I wish I hadn’t looked at Connor’s wreck post, before tackling my fishy supper !
However, the Dell in Wells Woods turned up some meagre trumps, in the shape of two others. Again, there were calls, but no more than quarter-hearted song. One deigned to stop its activity long enough to be badly snapped.
A large Bumble bumbled around and the Drinking Pool is, currently, of almost lake-like dimensions.
I must say, I wish I hadn’t looked at Connor’s wreck post, before tackling my fishy supper !
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MICK SAUNT
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Commoner (excuse the pun) than some people think - had an even more strikingly marked bird last winter near Attleborough which at distance had me doing a double-take before it turned into a CB.
Mick
Stratton Birder
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Some great and interesting posts on here in the last couple of days and I'm gonna have to take the morning off work to catch up on reading them by the looks of things.
I also got in the Chiff of it yesterday with three singing males in the Itteringham / Oulton area. It's a sound we all look forward to each year but there's usually an air of expectancy and take it for granted that you're gonna hear one by the third week of March about it feeling - but having to wait two weeks longer really made me re-appraise the song and I spent a good half hour listening to the first one.
Sighting of the day was a Tawny Owl in an ivy covered tree, right out in the open and sunning itself. With its eyes closed like anyone would when enjoying some nice relaxing sunbathing, it was absolutely loving the warm sunshine and was in a world of bliss. A stunning breeding plumage male Lesser Redpoll was on the feeders in someones garden and up to six Buzzards circled overhead.
Plenty of woodpecker and Nuthatch activity in Blickling Park and several Treecreepers and a Marsh Tit sang. A flock of around 40 Redwings also sang in one section of the wood and the sound positively echoed all around me. Two pairs of Tawny Owls engaged in some daytime calling and it was just a lovely day to be out.
I also got in the Chiff of it yesterday with three singing males in the Itteringham / Oulton area. It's a sound we all look forward to each year but there's usually an air of expectancy and take it for granted that you're gonna hear one by the third week of March about it feeling - but having to wait two weeks longer really made me re-appraise the song and I spent a good half hour listening to the first one.
Sighting of the day was a Tawny Owl in an ivy covered tree, right out in the open and sunning itself. With its eyes closed like anyone would when enjoying some nice relaxing sunbathing, it was absolutely loving the warm sunshine and was in a world of bliss. A stunning breeding plumage male Lesser Redpoll was on the feeders in someones garden and up to six Buzzards circled overhead.
Plenty of woodpecker and Nuthatch activity in Blickling Park and several Treecreepers and a Marsh Tit sang. A flock of around 40 Redwings also sang in one section of the wood and the sound positively echoed all around me. Two pairs of Tawny Owls engaged in some daytime calling and it was just a lovely day to be out.
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Jabberwocky
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NoSpringChicken
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Blimey, this thread has taken on a decidedly morbid tone at the moment. Dead fish and Puffins - is there anything alive out there? Have the Norwich Peregrines curled up their toes yet? 
Ron
Ron
