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Norfolk birding (59 Viewers)
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JWN Andrewes
Poor Judge of Pasta.
Hello all
Considering visiting tomorrow, and the last thing I want to do is upset things for others, so to that end I have two questions...
1 - The parking at Burnham Overy Staithe, I assume this is the area north of the Norfolk Coast Path, at around TF 845444?
2 - Having parked, and headed off North East along the sea wall, where to then...?
Sorry, not a site I'm familiar with so not at all sure where "the boardwalk" is.
Many thanks
James
willowgrouse
Well-known member
James - turn north into the one-way system off the A149 opposite the only pub in Overy Staithe. Parking is on the hard immediately ahead, or on a small area further along the 'loop road'. Follow the seawall north until you get to the boardwalk just before the dunes. Gun Hill is the largest dune on your left. Bird could be anywhere around this area.
Good luck
JWN Andrewes
Poor Judge of Pasta.
Splendid, many thanks.
High tides are pretty low (if that makes sense!), at least for the first few days of the week.
I've missed some much over the last few years that I wasn't too worried, more wondering if there was a story to tell. I'm just hoping that one turns up in range for me at a time when I can go for it. The stuff on the coast at the moment is a bit gripping - I had a message earlier from someone who had just had issy and desert wheatear along with Radde's warbler at Burnham and was heading along to Titchwell for the dusky warbler. I'm hoping some of it sticks until next week as I won't get out before then... looks like another autumn missed though.
Mark Batten
Well-known member
Thank you Pat for your kind comments as always. I really do not know what qualifies you make comments on bird photo's, given that your knowledge of the subject area would struggle to cover a postage stamp.
As for any Sib Accentor in Norfolk, which does appear to be the only bird not to have arrived in East Anglia in recent days, it would be no surprise if news emerges of one from one of the usual areas from which news often arrives late.
There has been several mainland records this autumn and no doubt there will be more before the year is out. Cheers.
Titchwell October 24th
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - 1 very elusive bird for its 2nd day in scrub by the main path opposite the Meadow Trail junction throughout the day. The bird was calling regularly but showing very infrequently. The 1st record for Titchwell as far as I'm aware
Yellow browed warbler - 1 still present around the Meadow Trail
Chiffchaff - at least 5 still present with 3 in the same area as the dusky warbler causing confusion at times
Long tailed duck - 2 drakes east offshore
Velvet scoter - 2 drakes offshore
Little stint - 1 on fresh marsh
Yellow legged gull - adult on fresh marsh
Short eared owl - 1 in/off sea this afternoon
Paul
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - 1 very elusive bird for its 2nd day in scrub by the main path opposite the Meadow Trail junction throughout the day. The bird was calling regularly but showing very infrequently. The 1st record for Titchwell as far as I'm aware
Yellow browed warbler - 1 still present around the Meadow Trail
Chiffchaff - at least 5 still present with 3 in the same area as the dusky warbler causing confusion at times
Long tailed duck - 2 drakes east offshore
Velvet scoter - 2 drakes offshore
Little stint - 1 on fresh marsh
Yellow legged gull - adult on fresh marsh
Short eared owl - 1 in/off sea this afternoon
Paul
Sue G
Well-known member
... Oh dear, here we go again. Fight, fight, fight!|:S|
crapbirder
Well-known member
Maybe but an enjoyable spectator sport.
The Ancient Romans had the Games, the Elizabethans bear baiting and now we have Norfolk Birding. Rattle almost any cage and the occupant will bound up to the bars.
Titchwell October 25th
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - still present by the main path opposite the Meadow Trail. Generally very elusive but did show well at times this afternoon
Yellow browed warbler - 1 still on Meadow Trail
Jack snipe - 1 showing well near Island Hide
Shorelark - 1 at Thornham Point today
Velvet scoter - 3 drakes offshore
Paul
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - still present by the main path opposite the Meadow Trail. Generally very elusive but did show well at times this afternoon
Yellow browed warbler - 1 still on Meadow Trail
Jack snipe - 1 showing well near Island Hide
Shorelark - 1 at Thornham Point today
Velvet scoter - 3 drakes offshore
Paul
Sad isn't it .
PYRTLE
Old Berkshire Boy
You'll be fine Peter....I think the forecast is looking good again in a couple of three days and I'm confident there's more yet to be found. Managed to see 3 species of wheatears today at B.O.D. in glorious late Indian summer conditions but I did have to have second helpings of the I.W. on the northern strand line to Gun Hill. Good to also see a few familiar Norfolk faces as well as some from further afield.
Strange to be watching pinkfeet wearing a t - shirt!
Strange to be watching pinkfeet wearing a t - shirt!
putnoebabes
Graham Robinson
Cley Desert Wheatear
Thank goodness this cracking bird was seen and photographed today. I have been getting some stick from some well-known birders because I initially mis-identified it as a Black-eared. Stupid mistake, I admit, which I rectified as soon as I realised, but I hardly think that justified me being called a "half-termer" or any other derogatory terms. We all make mistakes, I'm glad it's all sorted. End of rant lol. Regards, Graham
Thank goodness this cracking bird was seen and photographed today. I have been getting some stick from some well-known birders because I initially mis-identified it as a Black-eared. Stupid mistake, I admit, which I rectified as soon as I realised, but I hardly think that justified me being called a "half-termer" or any other derogatory terms. We all make mistakes, I'm glad it's all sorted. End of rant lol. Regards, Graham
Russ Heselden
Member
Thanks for finding this Graham - a lovely bird to see and sketch, adding to a great Wheatear week in north Norfolk. It might have been missed completely if it wasn't for you!
HarassedDad
Norfolk County Butterfly Recorder
St Helens' Picnic Site, Santon Downing. There's a consultation by the Forestry Commission about options for the site. If anyone here uses it they might want to weigh in.
https://dialogue.forestry.gov.uk/st-helens-picnic-site-consultation
https://dialogue.forestry.gov.uk/st-helens-picnic-site-consultation
Titchwell October 28th
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - still present by the Meadow Trail junction but elusive
White fronted goose - 3 in cut maize field by access road
Whooper swan - 1 on fresh marsh at dawn then flew west
Velvet scoter - 3 offshore
Yellow browed warbler - 1 on Meadow Trail
Curlew sandpiper - 1 on Volunteer Marsh
Paul
Today's highlights
Dusky warbler - still present by the Meadow Trail junction but elusive
White fronted goose - 3 in cut maize field by access road
Whooper swan - 1 on fresh marsh at dawn then flew west
Velvet scoter - 3 offshore
Yellow browed warbler - 1 on Meadow Trail
Curlew sandpiper - 1 on Volunteer Marsh
Paul
JCL
Well-known member
Interesting (worrying) to note that no mention is made of the site being a notorious dogging site - and what to do about it. A female friend undertaking survey work there last year felt very unsafe after being propositioned several times.
Dick-E-Dipper
Well-known member
Spent a great few days in Norfolk, but to be honest, if you want to catch up with everything, you need a couple of weeks.
Managed to see the Desert & Isabelline Wheatears at Burnham Overy, but `dipped` on both Duskey`s on offer.
On (wed 26th) we drove upto and around Choseley and are convinced we saw a
Rough Legged Buzzard. (distinct black tail below white upper) perched on a telegraph pole, but it flew off as soon as we stopped to look closer. Have there been any other sightings recently? as none appear to have been reported.
A couple of record pics below.
1. the very obliging Desert Wheatear.
2. A Little Stint at Cley (26th)
3. The Albino Starling,still alive! at Thornam Harbour.
Richard
Managed to see the Desert & Isabelline Wheatears at Burnham Overy, but `dipped` on both Duskey`s on offer.
On (wed 26th) we drove upto and around Choseley and are convinced we saw a
Rough Legged Buzzard. (distinct black tail below white upper) perched on a telegraph pole, but it flew off as soon as we stopped to look closer. Have there been any other sightings recently? as none appear to have been reported.
A couple of record pics below.
1. the very obliging Desert Wheatear.
2. A Little Stint at Cley (26th)
3. The Albino Starling,still alive! at Thornam Harbour.
Richard
