SueBryan
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Did it look like this? The photo was taken at Strumpshaw along the riverside at about the same time. It is a Banded Demoiselle.
Sue
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Did it look like this? The photo was taken at Strumpshaw along the riverside at about the same time. It is a Banded Demoiselle.
Sue
NoSpringChicken
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Hi Sue. That's a nice photo. All I can say is that it looked very similar to that but unfortunately I didn't look closely enough to tell the difference between a Banded or Beautiful Demoiselle. However, I have since learned from Harassed Dad that it was almost certainly a Banded Demoiselle as the Beautifuls are only found in one place in Norfolk whereas Bandeds are very widespread. They are still lovely things to look at though.
Ron
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kittykat23uk
Well-known member
In between the rain showers at Burnham Overy Staithe the highlights we had:
Barn Owl hunting in broad daylight
Hobby
4 little egrets
3 Little terns
Marsh harriers
Then we twitched the Red backed shrike at Blakeney- she was showing well.
Barn Owl hunting in broad daylight
Hobby
4 little egrets
3 Little terns
Marsh harriers
Then we twitched the Red backed shrike at Blakeney- she was showing well.
matt green
Norfolkman gone walkabout
Seen a lot of Barn Owls hunting in the day time myself recently, maybe the increased activity during the day by adult birds is indicative of a good breeding year for these birds.
Matt
Edward woodwood
Member
possible grey shrike sp east of Wells
it flew south over the A149 at the Wells - Warham junction
don't know any more
Tim
it flew south over the A149 at the Wells - Warham junction
don't know any more
Tim
Edward woodwood
Member
Min of 200 swifts feeding just north of the village last night after rain
Seemed very quiet today so pottered around NE looking at a few plants, managed a pint at Salthouse.
in the evening: Little Owl, Hobbies, Turtle Doves around Sea Palling village, imm. Gannets heading south, spent a pleasant evening watching the Little Terns and Ringos on the beach
The mystery warbler at Blakeney Point recently was a Sykes's Warbler...
Tim
Seemed very quiet today so pottered around NE looking at a few plants, managed a pint at Salthouse.
in the evening: Little Owl, Hobbies, Turtle Doves around Sea Palling village, imm. Gannets heading south, spent a pleasant evening watching the Little Terns and Ringos on the beach
The mystery warbler at Blakeney Point recently was a Sykes's Warbler...
Tim
Excellent 5 hours cruising Norfolk today, with 2 (and possibly 3) lifers without expecting them!
Started off at the Ryborough watchpoint. Got out of the car and looked up to see 2 Honey Buzzards (or so I was sure at the time) soaring together. The wing shape seemed perfect, and nothing I've ever seen in a common. However, I got to the top of the field, only to find that they had been put as common, after some debate. I was almost certain they were honeys! The constant wing width from body to tip was what I was going on, as underside pattern wasn't obvious, due to the bright light. Oh well, I'm sure I'll see one another day and clinch it 100%. Also seen here were a couple of Marsh Harriers, a Hobby, around 9 induvidual Common Buzzards and a Kestrel
Headed towards the coast, to visit Titchwell, via Choseley. On the way there were a couple of groups of birders parked along the sides of the road. I pulled over and was pointed in the direction of a Female Montagu's Harrier quartering a poppy field! Amazing! She was quickly joined by an adult male. the female soared so close at one point that I could count her primaries (not that I really needed comformation!) Superb! 2 Little Gulls showed up over a nearby field, and also 2+ Marsh Harriers were present. Excellent!
Now onto Choseley, needless to say on a bit of a high. 3 Corn Buntings were seen alond the road, as well as Yellowhammers and a male Marsh Harrier. Parked outside the barns and ate lunch sat on the bonnet of the car. 1 Corn Bunting singing from telegraph wires nearby. Also had a Yellow Wagtail flyover calling, which was unexpected, and rather good.
Titchwell produced of note; another Little Gull, this time a 1st winter, and a Little Ringed Plover north of parrinder hide. Also a group of Bearded Tits showing rather well.
Jason
Started off at the Ryborough watchpoint. Got out of the car and looked up to see 2 Honey Buzzards (or so I was sure at the time) soaring together. The wing shape seemed perfect, and nothing I've ever seen in a common. However, I got to the top of the field, only to find that they had been put as common, after some debate. I was almost certain they were honeys! The constant wing width from body to tip was what I was going on, as underside pattern wasn't obvious, due to the bright light. Oh well, I'm sure I'll see one another day and clinch it 100%. Also seen here were a couple of Marsh Harriers, a Hobby, around 9 induvidual Common Buzzards and a Kestrel
Headed towards the coast, to visit Titchwell, via Choseley. On the way there were a couple of groups of birders parked along the sides of the road. I pulled over and was pointed in the direction of a Female Montagu's Harrier quartering a poppy field! Amazing! She was quickly joined by an adult male. the female soared so close at one point that I could count her primaries (not that I really needed comformation!) Superb! 2 Little Gulls showed up over a nearby field, and also 2+ Marsh Harriers were present. Excellent!
Now onto Choseley, needless to say on a bit of a high. 3 Corn Buntings were seen alond the road, as well as Yellowhammers and a male Marsh Harrier. Parked outside the barns and ate lunch sat on the bonnet of the car. 1 Corn Bunting singing from telegraph wires nearby. Also had a Yellow Wagtail flyover calling, which was unexpected, and rather good.
Titchwell produced of note; another Little Gull, this time a 1st winter, and a Little Ringed Plover north of parrinder hide. Also a group of Bearded Tits showing rather well.
Jason
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matt green
Norfolkman gone walkabout
Nice result with the Honeys (if thats what they were) when I was there we struggled for just one Common Buzzard.
....and a pair of Ruddy Shelduck - lord knows where they sprang from?
Matt
Lol that is a bit random. I dont know the area, but I assume there are a few pools nearby, as Common Terns were seen frequently. they may have been from there.
Jason
Ilya Maclean
charlatan
I've had Ruddy Shelduck there three times and did some investigating. There is a large pool in the grounds of the mansion house that the watch point looks over (you cant see it but its on the map) and they occur on that.
Penny Clarke
Well-known member
Went to Titchwell Saturday, water very high, not too much there, but on Sunday (just got back 12am Monday!!!!) Went on an AMAZING day out/twitch up the map!!!!! 2 new birds (see Birding Day thread)
Best Wishes Penny:girl:
Best Wishes Penny:girl:
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Happisbirder
Always looking, seldom finding...
Still many Swifts over Happisburgh yesterday morning, Hobby over Cart Gap too...
James
matt green
Norfolkman gone walkabout
Anyone familiar with the coastal walk between Sheringham and Weybourne?
And is it any good for birding, it's doubtfull I'd have enough time to walk to Cley without getting the bus so just wondering what potential there is for some good birds - probably better up towards Weybourne end?
Much appreciated
Matt
And is it any good for birding, it's doubtfull I'd have enough time to walk to Cley without getting the bus so just wondering what potential there is for some good birds - probably better up towards Weybourne end?
Much appreciated
Matt
Happisbirder
Always looking, seldom finding...
Many moons ago, when I was a teenager, I regularly trained it to Sheringham and birded the area with the locals who went on to establish what is now Sheringham Bird Observatory. Occasionally used to walk through to Cley. Some great birding memories. As far as I know the path along the cliffs, via the golf course, is publicly accessible but someone with more accurate local knowledge may wish to verify. Still a terrific area for birds...
James
matt green
Norfolkman gone walkabout
Thanks james, that golf course itself looks as though it could be good in spring/autumn migration (seem to be fixated with golf courses at the moment!)
Does anyone know of a blog or link type thingy for more info regarding the Sheringham Bird Obs or just other local interest - just googled a search but didn't come up with much.
Matt
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