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Alan and Dawn's 2011 List (1 Viewer)
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alandawn
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01/01/2011
RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh
Not up and out very early today so we decided to stay local.The ice on the footpaths had gone only to be replaced by flooding in places and very thick mud so it was quite heavy going.
12. Egyptian Goose
13. Rook
14. Crow
15. Gt Tit
16. Magpie
17. Long-Tailed Tit
18. Common Gull
19. Cormorant
20. Greylag Goose
21. Pink-Footed Goose
22. Wigeon
23. Ross's Goose
24. Mute Swan
25. Coot
26. Tufted Duck
27. Feral Pigeon
28. Great-Crested Grebe
29. Gadwall
30. Mallard
31. Fieldfare
32. Goldcrest
RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh
Not up and out very early today so we decided to stay local.The ice on the footpaths had gone only to be replaced by flooding in places and very thick mud so it was quite heavy going.
12. Egyptian Goose
13. Rook
14. Crow
15. Gt Tit
16. Magpie
17. Long-Tailed Tit
18. Common Gull
19. Cormorant
20. Greylag Goose
21. Pink-Footed Goose
22. Wigeon
23. Ross's Goose
24. Mute Swan
25. Coot
26. Tufted Duck
27. Feral Pigeon
28. Great-Crested Grebe
29. Gadwall
30. Mallard
31. Fieldfare
32. Goldcrest
alandawn
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02/01/2011
RSPB Minsmere
It's been awhile since we managed to get out two days in a row so it was out quite early today and off to Minsmere.It was bitterly cold although in the brief moments of sunshine it did make you feel better.It seemed very quiet on the bird front but we did have some good sightings,like a Bittern flying over the Reedbed from Bittern Hide and at Island Hide there was a male Smew with a harem of females.
33. Bittern
34. Kestrel
35. Red-Legged Partridge
36. Jackdaw
37. Pied Wagtail
38. Bearded Tit
39. Green Woodpecker
40. Treecreeper
41. Greenfinch
42. Coal Tit
43. Pintail
44. Green-Winged Teal
45. Meadow Pipit
46. Stonechat
47. Marsh Harrier
48. Moorhen
49. Herring Gull
50. Greater-Black-Backed Gull
51. Lesser-Black-Backed Gull
52. Canada Goose
53. Wren
54. Teal
55. Smew
56. Shelduck
57. Shoveler
58. Lapwing
59. Song Thrush
60. Great-Spotted Woodpecker
RSPB Minsmere
It's been awhile since we managed to get out two days in a row so it was out quite early today and off to Minsmere.It was bitterly cold although in the brief moments of sunshine it did make you feel better.It seemed very quiet on the bird front but we did have some good sightings,like a Bittern flying over the Reedbed from Bittern Hide and at Island Hide there was a male Smew with a harem of females.
33. Bittern
34. Kestrel
35. Red-Legged Partridge
36. Jackdaw
37. Pied Wagtail
38. Bearded Tit
39. Green Woodpecker
40. Treecreeper
41. Greenfinch
42. Coal Tit
43. Pintail
44. Green-Winged Teal
45. Meadow Pipit
46. Stonechat
47. Marsh Harrier
48. Moorhen
49. Herring Gull
50. Greater-Black-Backed Gull
51. Lesser-Black-Backed Gull
52. Canada Goose
53. Wren
54. Teal
55. Smew
56. Shelduck
57. Shoveler
58. Lapwing
59. Song Thrush
60. Great-Spotted Woodpecker
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alandawn
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08/01/2011
Wells-next-the Sea
A miserable morning so we headed off to North Norfolk as the weather looked more promising,and although it was dry it was really windy and flipping freezing.On arrival there did'nt seem much about although the tide was still going out.From the beach we had a good sighting of a Common Scoter off shore and a great view of a Rough-Legged Buzzard .We walked back through the Pines towards the car park and then along the Estuary towards the town.We had only walked a few yards when we saw 7 Goosanders in the new marina.Further on there were hundreds of Brent Geese on the Football field and when they all took flight it was an amazing sight.We had a great day.:flyaway:
62. Common Scoter
63. Rough-Legged Buzzard
64. Lapland Bunting
65. Brent Geese
66. Pale-Bellied Brent Geese
67. Black Brant
68. Dunlin
69. Oystercatcher
70. Goosander
71. Redshank
72. Knot
73. Goldeneye
74. Bar-Tailed Godwit
75. Little Grebe
76. Ringed Plover
77. Little-Ringed Plover
78. Reed Bunting
Wells-next-the Sea
A miserable morning so we headed off to North Norfolk as the weather looked more promising,and although it was dry it was really windy and flipping freezing.On arrival there did'nt seem much about although the tide was still going out.From the beach we had a good sighting of a Common Scoter off shore and a great view of a Rough-Legged Buzzard .We walked back through the Pines towards the car park and then along the Estuary towards the town.We had only walked a few yards when we saw 7 Goosanders in the new marina.Further on there were hundreds of Brent Geese on the Football field and when they all took flight it was an amazing sight.We had a great day.:flyaway:
62. Common Scoter
63. Rough-Legged Buzzard
64. Lapland Bunting
65. Brent Geese
66. Pale-Bellied Brent Geese
67. Black Brant
68. Dunlin
69. Oystercatcher
70. Goosander
71. Redshank
72. Knot
73. Goldeneye
74. Bar-Tailed Godwit
75. Little Grebe
76. Ringed Plover
77. Little-Ringed Plover
78. Reed Bunting
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alandawn
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08/01/2011
Sculthorpe Moor
After freezing our wotsits off in Wells we headed to Sculthorpe.As we were leaving Wells the sky was full with skeins of Pink-Footed Geese heading to Holkham.A couple of miles out of Wells we saw a field full of Pink-Footed and Alan was out of the car with his camera like a shot.:-O There were hundreds of Geese in the field and more arriving all the time.When we reached Sculthorpe the temperature had dropped like a stone and the late sun offered little warmth.We had some nice sightings but we did'nt stay too long it was just too cold.
79. Bullfinch
80. Marsh Tit
Sculthorpe Moor
After freezing our wotsits off in Wells we headed to Sculthorpe.As we were leaving Wells the sky was full with skeins of Pink-Footed Geese heading to Holkham.A couple of miles out of Wells we saw a field full of Pink-Footed and Alan was out of the car with his camera like a shot.:-O There were hundreds of Geese in the field and more arriving all the time.When we reached Sculthorpe the temperature had dropped like a stone and the late sun offered little warmth.We had some nice sightings but we did'nt stay too long it was just too cold.
79. Bullfinch
80. Marsh Tit
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alandawn
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09/01/2011
Buckenham Marsh to Cantley Marsh
Decided to go to Buckenham today as it was such a lovely morning and it did'nt dissapoint.Walking down towards the river the marsh was full of Wigeon,there were hundreds feeding and making their distinct sound.We carried on towards Cantley and just passed the old Windmill the path got very muddy,it was'nt to long after the sluice that we had our first sighting of the Bean Geese(Lifer),they have eluded us in the past.:t:
81. Bean Geese
82. White-Fronted Geese
83. Lesser-White-Fronted Geese
Buckenham Marsh to Cantley Marsh
Decided to go to Buckenham today as it was such a lovely morning and it did'nt dissapoint.Walking down towards the river the marsh was full of Wigeon,there were hundreds feeding and making their distinct sound.We carried on towards Cantley and just passed the old Windmill the path got very muddy,it was'nt to long after the sluice that we had our first sighting of the Bean Geese(Lifer),they have eluded us in the past.:t:
81. Bean Geese
82. White-Fronted Geese
83. Lesser-White-Fronted Geese
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alandawn
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23/01/2011
Rockland Broad.
Stayed local this morning and went to Rockland Broad as there had been reports of a Red-Necked Grebe on the Broad during the week.But unfortunately the Broad was virtually devoid of any Bird Life and it was very cold so we did'nt stay too long,instead we headed home for coffee and a slice of cake.
84. Grey Partridge
Rockland Broad.
Stayed local this morning and went to Rockland Broad as there had been reports of a Red-Necked Grebe on the Broad during the week.But unfortunately the Broad was virtually devoid of any Bird Life and it was very cold so we did'nt stay too long,instead we headed home for coffee and a slice of cake.
84. Grey Partridge
alandawn
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31/01/2011
Whitlingham Country Park
As the weather was not as predicted we stayed local this morning and went to Whitlingham.There were large flocks of Sisken flitting from tree to tree making lots of noise and drawing a lot of attention.After a good walk we headed home to take part in the RSPB Garden Birdwatch.:t:
85. Sisken
Whitlingham Country Park
As the weather was not as predicted we stayed local this morning and went to Whitlingham.There were large flocks of Sisken flitting from tree to tree making lots of noise and drawing a lot of attention.After a good walk we headed home to take part in the RSPB Garden Birdwatch.:t:
85. Sisken
alandawn
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06/03/2001
RSPB Minsmere
After not being able to get out for a few weeks due to ill health and the weather we went to Minsmere today.It was good to see that they are finally doing something to the car park as it had got really bad.The promise of brighter weather never came and it was bitterly cold walking along the beach.We had a great sighting of a pair of Snipe feeding in front of Island Hide and also a Bittern flying past.
87. Snipe
88. Black-Tailed Godwit
89. Avocet
90. Barnacle Geese
91. Caspian Gull
92. Mediterranean Gull
93. House Sparrow
94. Pheasent
95. Hen Harrier
RSPB Minsmere
After not being able to get out for a few weeks due to ill health and the weather we went to Minsmere today.It was good to see that they are finally doing something to the car park as it had got really bad.The promise of brighter weather never came and it was bitterly cold walking along the beach.We had a great sighting of a pair of Snipe feeding in front of Island Hide and also a Bittern flying past.
87. Snipe
88. Black-Tailed Godwit
89. Avocet
90. Barnacle Geese
91. Caspian Gull
92. Mediterranean Gull
93. House Sparrow
94. Pheasent
95. Hen Harrier
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alandawn
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20/03/2011
Norwich Cathedral
As there had been several reports in the paper and on tv about the pair of Peregrines who have taken up residence at the Cathedral we decided to take a look.As we parked the car we could see one on the platform but by the time we reached the cathedral it was gone.We stood and waited for about 10 mins to no avail so we then started to head back,we turned to look back for one last scan and were delighted with the sight of the peregrine leaving the platform with food in it's talons,circling the spire and then landing on the side of the spire and feeding.It was a cracking sighting only made better by the appearance of the other bird sitting higher up the spire.
96.Peregrine Falcon
Norwich Cathedral
As there had been several reports in the paper and on tv about the pair of Peregrines who have taken up residence at the Cathedral we decided to take a look.As we parked the car we could see one on the platform but by the time we reached the cathedral it was gone.We stood and waited for about 10 mins to no avail so we then started to head back,we turned to look back for one last scan and were delighted with the sight of the peregrine leaving the platform with food in it's talons,circling the spire and then landing on the side of the spire and feeding.It was a cracking sighting only made better by the appearance of the other bird sitting higher up the spire.
96.Peregrine Falcon
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alandawn
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24/03/2011
RSPB Titchwell
Have a few days off work so we headed to Titchwell today,our first visit this year.The weather was glorious and there was plenty to see.We really like the new footpath and new Parinder Hide and we had some great sightings.
100. Little Egret
101. Golden Plover
102. Red-Crested Pochard
103. Jack Snipe
104. Water Pipit
105. Chiffchaff
106. Spotted Redshank
107. Garganey
108. Ruff
109. Greenshank
RSPB Titchwell
Have a few days off work so we headed to Titchwell today,our first visit this year.The weather was glorious and there was plenty to see.We really like the new footpath and new Parinder Hide and we had some great sightings.
100. Little Egret
101. Golden Plover
102. Red-Crested Pochard
103. Jack Snipe
104. Water Pipit
105. Chiffchaff
106. Spotted Redshank
107. Garganey
108. Ruff
109. Greenshank
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alandawn
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25/03/2011
RSPB Snettisham
Up and out quite early this morning so we could see the high tide at Snettisham.Although it was'nt as spectacular as if we had gone in the winter it was still amazing with thousands of Knot,Dunlin and Golden Plover taking flight as the tide came in.We also were treated to the sight of the Oystercatchers doing their silly Monty Python walk and making a lot of noise.A great morning birding and only made better by the cream tea at Norfolk Lavender.:-O
110. Common Buzzard
111. Shorelark
112. Twite
113. Sanderling
RSPB Snettisham
Up and out quite early this morning so we could see the high tide at Snettisham.Although it was'nt as spectacular as if we had gone in the winter it was still amazing with thousands of Knot,Dunlin and Golden Plover taking flight as the tide came in.We also were treated to the sight of the Oystercatchers doing their silly Monty Python walk and making a lot of noise.A great morning birding and only made better by the cream tea at Norfolk Lavender.:-O
110. Common Buzzard
111. Shorelark
112. Twite
113. Sanderling
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alandawn
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27/03/2011
RSPB Snettisham
Back home after our stay in West Norfolk and while Alan is watching the Grand Prix I have been checking my list and I have missed a couple off.It's not strictly my fault as the internet access was very hit and miss at the Hotel,well that's my excuse.:-O
114. Curlew
115. Turnstone
Also this morning had a fantastic sight of a Sparrowhawk when it landed on top of my Mum's Neighbours Aviary:flyaway:
RSPB Snettisham
Back home after our stay in West Norfolk and while Alan is watching the Grand Prix I have been checking my list and I have missed a couple off.It's not strictly my fault as the internet access was very hit and miss at the Hotel,well that's my excuse.:-O
114. Curlew
115. Turnstone
Also this morning had a fantastic sight of a Sparrowhawk when it landed on top of my Mum's Neighbours Aviary:flyaway:
alandawn
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03/04/2011
Abbott's Farm,Upper Stoke.
Stayed on our local patch this morning,walked up to Abbott's Farm and then followed the bridlepath through the farm and following it till it joined up with Naiden's Lane and then back along Brickle Rd.We saw our first Yellowhammer of the year,it was showing really well and it's yellow head was so bright in the sun.
After our six mile round walk it was back home for a well earned lunch.:eat:
116. Yellowhammer
Abbott's Farm,Upper Stoke.
Stayed on our local patch this morning,walked up to Abbott's Farm and then followed the bridlepath through the farm and following it till it joined up with Naiden's Lane and then back along Brickle Rd.We saw our first Yellowhammer of the year,it was showing really well and it's yellow head was so bright in the sun.
After our six mile round walk it was back home for a well earned lunch.:eat:
116. Yellowhammer
alandawn
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10/04/2011
Lackford Lakes Suffolk
Lovely morning at Lackford today although it seemed very quiet on the Bird and People front,empty footpaths and empty hides.Lots of Canada Geese now paired up and we saw our first young of the year with a pair of Egyptian Geese and their four goslings.There was an abundance of Blackcaps and the Sedge Warblers were showing well in the reeds and bushes right in front of the hide.Also lots of Butterflies orange tips, small whites and speckled wood flitting about in the sunshine.
117. Blackcap
118. Sedge Warbler
119. Pochard
Lackford Lakes Suffolk
Lovely morning at Lackford today although it seemed very quiet on the Bird and People front,empty footpaths and empty hides.Lots of Canada Geese now paired up and we saw our first young of the year with a pair of Egyptian Geese and their four goslings.There was an abundance of Blackcaps and the Sedge Warblers were showing well in the reeds and bushes right in front of the hide.Also lots of Butterflies orange tips, small whites and speckled wood flitting about in the sunshine.
117. Blackcap
118. Sedge Warbler
119. Pochard
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alandawn
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17/04/2011
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
It alway's amazes me that the car park can be full and yet you can see hardly anyone walking about,where do they all go? Lots of Cetti's and Sedge Warblers in full song and again lots of Blackcaps about.There were up to eight Marsh Harriers flying over the reserve and across the river over Ted Ellis Reserve,the Bittern was booming very loudly but we did'nt see it.Plenty of Butterflies flitting about in the sunshine also hundreds of St Marks Flies as well which was a pain.
120. Willow Tit
121. Willow Warbler
122. Cetti's Warbler
123. Swallow (seen on our way home)
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
It alway's amazes me that the car park can be full and yet you can see hardly anyone walking about,where do they all go? Lots of Cetti's and Sedge Warblers in full song and again lots of Blackcaps about.There were up to eight Marsh Harriers flying over the reserve and across the river over Ted Ellis Reserve,the Bittern was booming very loudly but we did'nt see it.Plenty of Butterflies flitting about in the sunshine also hundreds of St Marks Flies as well which was a pain.
120. Willow Tit
121. Willow Warbler
122. Cetti's Warbler
123. Swallow (seen on our way home)
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alandawn
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25/04/2011
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Beautiful morning at Strumpshaw today,not a cloud in the sky although the wind was quite keen.Lots of Butterflies including Red Admirals and also Large Red Dragonflies flitting about.
124. Common Tern
125. Black Swan
RSPB Strumpshaw Fen
Beautiful morning at Strumpshaw today,not a cloud in the sky although the wind was quite keen.Lots of Butterflies including Red Admirals and also Large Red Dragonflies flitting about.
124. Common Tern
125. Black Swan
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