Norfolkbirder
Vizmigger
Hi all,
It would seem that many migrants have arrived in Norfolk quite late. A 12 mile walk around my local area today resulted in many more House Martins than a fortnight ago, lots of local Swifts back at breeding sites, several more Garden Warblers than previously heard & I also had my first Spotted Flycatcher (at Thursford) & lovely surprise a Turtle Dove in the back garden.
For the first time we have had 3 Tawny Owl chicks from a nestbox in the front garden, we have been watching/listening to their progress since they left the box 3 nights ago. Unfortunately today one was taken by a Sparrowhawk! I was rather surprised at this being a prey item does anyone else have any experience of this?
Mega views of Nightjar, males are currently disputing territories, lots of wing clapping & butterfly dispaly flight, if you have chance get out & have a look this week.
Regards Chris
It would seem that many migrants have arrived in Norfolk quite late. A 12 mile walk around my local area today resulted in many more House Martins than a fortnight ago, lots of local Swifts back at breeding sites, several more Garden Warblers than previously heard & I also had my first Spotted Flycatcher (at Thursford) & lovely surprise a Turtle Dove in the back garden.
For the first time we have had 3 Tawny Owl chicks from a nestbox in the front garden, we have been watching/listening to their progress since they left the box 3 nights ago. Unfortunately today one was taken by a Sparrowhawk! I was rather surprised at this being a prey item does anyone else have any experience of this?
Mega views of Nightjar, males are currently disputing territories, lots of wing clapping & butterfly dispaly flight, if you have chance get out & have a look this week.
Regards Chris