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    Rare Breeding Birds Panel seeks new Secretary

    The Rare Breeding Birds Panel seeks a new Secretary to take over from Mark Holling in spring 2020. This is a fantastic opportunity! After almost 14 years of distinguished service, Mark Holling will soon be standing down as Secretary of the Rare Breeding Birds Panel. The successful candidate is...
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    OSME Summer Meeting on 30th June, Thetford

    It's the summer meeting of the Ornithological Society of the Middle East (OSME) on Saturday in Thetford and we're celebrating 50 years! Come and join us for all/part of the day. Free to all. #osme50years https://www.osme.org/content/osme-summer-meeting-and-40th-agm
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    Norfolk birding

    This is about a meeting, about birds, in Norfolk. Hopefully not breaking too many rules :-) It's the Summer Meeting of the Ornithological Society of the Middle East on Saturday 1 July at BTO HQ, Thetford. Doors open 10.00. Everyone welcome. The full Programme for the OSME Summer Meeting has...
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    Norfolk birding

    Thanks. Had a look this morning in the general area but no sign of the Pallid Harrier.
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    Norfolk birding

    Any news on the Pallid Harrier today? Anyone looked for it? Thanks
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    Norfolk birding

    BTO are looking for volunteers to take on monthly counts for the Wetland Bird Survey at Blickling Hall, Burntfen Broad,Salhouse Great Broad and Wolterton Hall Lake. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Heidi Mellan at BTO ([email protected]) Thanks
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    Norfolk birding

    The annual OSME Summer Meeting takes place at The Nunnery, Thetford IP24 2PU this Saturday 2 July. The talk programme covers a range of bird conservation and research projects in the OSME region. Doors open 10am: free entry, all welcome!
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    OSME Summer Meeting - 2 July Thetford

    The annual OSME Summer Meeting takes place at The Nunnery, Thetford IP24 2PU this Saturday 2 July. The talk programme covers a range of bird conservation and research projects in the OSME region. Doors open 10am: free entry, all welcome!
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    British Birds

    We're interested in your views about British Birds, the monthly journal for birdwatchers. Whether you're a regular reader, a lapsed subscriber or never seen it before, we would be pleased if you could complete the short survey. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/britishbirds
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    At least 4 Grizzled Skippers and 15+ Dingy Skippers at Foulden on the 15th May.
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    Rhea or deer? Trainline Downham to Cambridge.

    Hi You regularly see Roe Deer sat down out in the Fens. The train from Thetford to Ely (and onto Peterborough) usually produces a few on each trip. In my experience, Chinese Water Deer are scarce in these parts (not seen one from the train). Cheers Dawn
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    A few hours in King's Lynn

    Mat I suspect a walk along the riverside is your best bet given the time you have and luggage. There's not many places closeby without getting a taxi and more time (eg Roydon Common good at that time of year). Can't promise much of note in the middle at this time of year. Always worth checking...
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    Norfolk birding

    Thanks Steve. Not surprisingly it wasn't there today. Brilliant find and record. Shame I couldn't get there yesterday.
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    Norfolk birding

    Anyone been for the Dusky Warbler today? Is it showing as well as singing? Fantastic find! Thanks Dawn
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    Norfolk birding

    You can park off the B1106 nr Elveden Centre Parcs and walk in.
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    Norfolk birding

    Separate query: does anyone know whether Blackborough End Tip is operational at weekends? James Blackborough End Tip is strictly private. There is no access to view the tip without trespassing on Middleton Aggregates land. Some individuals have permission to stand on Middleton Aggregate land...
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    Norfolk birding

    Hi Just to back up James Emerson and to encourage anyone lucky enough to see a Honey Buzzard to submit the record and description to the Norfolk County Recorder. It's so important that these records are documented for the future. Records from the Norfolk Recorders feed into the Rare Breeding...
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Thanks - will be up in two weeks time so will have a look - weather permitting!
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Any good spots for the Silver-washed at Holt CP? Or just on the trails? Thanks Dawn
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    Norfolk Butterflies and Moths

    Painted Lady and Dingy Skipper at Cranwich Camp today in a 10 minute visit. At Foulden Common, at least two Grizzled Skippers and a few Dingy Skippers (plus Common Blue, Speckled Wood, Small Copper, Small Heath).
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    Norfolk birding

    Nightjar - there are a few in but it's still quite early for them. I've not been out looking for any, so wouldn't want to recommend any spots in the Brecks. In a few weeks time, you'll be able to find them in most clear-fell areas in the Brecks. Towards the coast - Dersingham Bog might be your...
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    Northeast Aberdeen and Donmouth

    Hi Any advice on trying to see White-billed Divers off Portsoy. Appreciate they are usually well offshore. Any particular place to try to view from and any tide conditions better than others? Many thanks Dawn
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    Norfolk birding

    Brilliant record of Ravens. It's a county description species :-) Most of us who live in the Brecks still haven't seen this species locally. My only encounter was 2 over West Stow Country Park in August 2009-ish (during the Atlas fieldwork years). Thanks for sharing, we'll keep our eyes open. Dawn
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    Norfolk birding

    Hi, I've whizzed along the A11 northbound several times and haven't spotted any pull-off at the spot birders used to access Ollie's Farm. It's dual-carriageway now and I doubt very much there is access. You can of course (and always have been able to) enter the general area from the tracks that...
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    Norfolk birding

    We watched the Glaucous Gull fly in yesterday at Snettisham. It landed about 20m from the dead seal and stood there for about 30 mins, before plucking up courage to walk a bit closer and then fly upto the seal. It then gorged itself, always wary. We walked out of the Rotary Hide whilst it was...
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