Norfolk this weekend - RFI on target birds (1 Viewer)

Hi All

I am planning to hit Norfolk this weekend and am hoping that someone out there can help me with three of my target birds

First, ross's goose. Recent reports seem to be heavily weekend-biased (as you would expect) and I am hoping that lack of reports during weekdays is due to (lack of) observer coverage. I don't have time to drop down to the Broads so I will be focusing on the N Norfolk coastal area. Whin Hill and Holkham seem to be the best chancers - does anyone have directions / Grid Ref for best vantage points at WH please? What is the best strategy for these birds anyway? Wait in the hie at Holkham?

Secondly, short-eared owl. Any guaranteed sites along the coastal strip, please

Lastly, water pipit. I understand that east Bank at Cley is worth a go. Does anyone have any uptodate info on numbers and location (presumably looking east from the EB? but where is best?)

Any assistance much appreciated.

regards


Rob

I have often seen Short eared owls at Snettisham RSPB, might be worth a try. Ross's Goose was seen recently at Holkham.

Ross Goose

mobile......just ask around (or use your pager) when u r up here

wapit.....east of East Bank in Serpentine field but not always present

nowhere 'guaranteed' for SEO but try Burnham Norton in evening....either footpath out to seawall or A149 before first turn off into village if heading west. Look north over fields

Been up that way today. Overheard several conversations about Ross, sorry mate didn't take any notice but plenty of birders about. Shore Lark & Twite at Holkham.

Water Pipit as Tim says; in the marshy field looking east from the east bank between the main road and serpentine. I saw 3 but think up to 12 have been reported

15 on Arnold's Marsh area today apparently.....that's a lot!

Hi All

Many thanks to all those above who have taken time to post replies

Here's to the weekend then...

Rob