Penny Clarke
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postcardcv said:I saw my first house martin of the year this morning - a single hawking over fields just west of Castle Acre.
That was nice!!!!! Well done! :clap: :t:
postcardcv said:I saw my first house martin of the year this morning - a single hawking over fields just west of Castle Acre.
DaveB said:A visit to North–west Norfolk did not disappoint, with 72 different species being recorded throughout the day. However, it was not so much the quantity, but the quality of the birds that made the day special.
Wolferton was the first stop where at least nine Woodcock and two Jays were seen before viewing the first of our target birds, a Golden Pheasant (one female). A further 26 species were added to the list at this location. Highlights included Barn Owl (quartering the land to the north of the village), Sparrowhawk (1 female) and Common Buzzard (2).
Next up was Snettisham, where the second target bird was the long staying Black–eared Kite. The morning could not have gone better. Hen Harrier (1 ringtal), Marsh Harrier (at least 3), Common Buzzard (2), Merlin (1) and Kestrel (1) were the raptors. Geese included Greylag Goose (100+), Canada Goose (50+), Egyption Goose (6+), White–fronted Goose (2), Brent Goose (2), Pink–footed Goose (200+), Barnacle Goose (12+), Ross’s Goose and a blue morph Snow Goose.
A further 43 species were added to the list, including the Black–eared Kite viewed to the west of the pumping station.
Many thanks to all who have helped me with the visit.
DaveB
Forgot to mention the four Shorelarks (by rotary hide) and the Med Gull flying over the pumping station.
Thanks!