Kevin Groocock
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Just wondering what is about at the moment? I hope to make a trip to Titchwell tomorrow but longish journey and limited time in the area.
Cheers
Kevin
Cheers
Kevin
Hi Kevin,Hippo said:Just wondering what is about at the moment? I hope to make a trip to Titchwell tomorrow but longish journey and limited time in the area.
Cheers
Kevin
Frootshoot said:Black-eared Kite, 6 Shorelark, single Little Auk and 2 Scaup at Snettisham RSPB.
James
Hi Dave, according to Birdline: Black eared kite, east of reserve towards north end of pits, also 4 shorelark and 23 snowbunting at Snettisham Coastal Park, a Short eared owl at Holme NOA reserve (which I saw this afternoon from the observatory, hunting over the marshes towards Holme Church), juv white rumped sandpiper at Salthouse and 10 hawfinches at Lynford Aboretum. Have a good weekend. Also for Holme see noa.org.uk and then click on 'recent news'DaveB said:We are twitching the Kite tomorrow (Saturday, 17th) and was wondering if any of you chaps could let us know the best place to see the bird and anyhting else thats about?
We should get to Snettisham shortly after daybreak. Target species is obviously the Black-eared Kite, but others include (if time permits) possibly Golden Pheasant at Wolferton, Shorelark that has been mentioned by James and Red-breasted Goose in Lincolnshire.
This request might come too late, but any help would be much appreciated.
thanks,
DaveB
Penny Clarke said:Hi Dave, according to Birdline: Black eared kite, east of reserve towards north end of pits, also 4 shorelark and 23 snowbunting at Snettisham Coastal Park, a Short eared owl at Holme NOA reserve (which I saw this afternoon from the observatory, hunting over the marshes towards Holme Church), juv white rumped sandpiper at Salthouse and 10 hawfinches at Lynford Aboretum. Have a good weekend. Also for Holme see noa.org.uk and then click on 'recent news'
Best Wishes Penny :girl:
DaveB said:Penny,
Thanks for the info.
We got to Snettisham shortly after day break. Observed two Barn Owls hunting inthe fields to the north of the approach road. Perfect light, but to far for photos.
By the time we got to the pumping station, we were told that we had just missed the kite. We waited at that point until 2.30pm with a third Barn Owl and a Ringtail Hen Harrier being the highlight of a frustrating day. Other raptors included Sparrowawk, Kestrel and a probable distant Merlin.
We did get 12 Snow Buntings and the four Shore Lark.
We'll be watching the reports over the next week or two and may try again when we get the chance.
Thanks again,
DaveB
Penny Clarke said:Hi Dave, glad you saw some good birds, sorry you didn't see the Kite, I only live 10 miles from Snettisham and I havn't seen it yet either!!!!! I expect alot of people have 'dipped' on that, it doesn't exactly sit still in one place for all to see!!!! Anyway, barn owls, shorelark and snowbunting are much prettier!
Good luck though, if you go again.
Best Wishes Penny
Tim Allwood said:almost settled into Sea aPalling now...
birds in the first week included pinkfeet going over the skylight from the bed most mornings and getting woken by noisy Oycs
barn owls hunting the roadside on the way to work
several cranes including two over the car this morning in what was the best ever sunrise i've seen in this country, coupled with a temperature inversion and fog everywhere - just a beautiful sight
Pale-bellied Brent, woodcock in off, lots of harriers and lots of divers and sea duck just a minute from the house.
So many Chinese Water Deer at night though that it can't be long before i prang one...
looking forward to the school hols after tomorrow - plenty of time to walk the new mutt - a very handsome and loveable sandy greyhound - and find a few birds. The area looks awesome for passage birds and moths etc around the house, the beach cafe and pub are just the ticket... If you see a birder on a red bike with a gorgeous greyhound, say hello. Only saw Rich 'voice of the birds' and demon striker this weekend... very quiet.
might start an 'aPalling birds' thread...
Tim