Norfolk birding (3 Viewers)

[Neilbirder]

Can I please ask all Norfolk birders to complete this proposal thank you https://www.holkham.co.uk/nature-reserve-beach/dogs

 

[tonyfenn]

Anyone know more info on the Wolverton white tailed Eagle today, because in a tree doesn't help alot

 

[NoSpringChicken]

Understandably with the lockdown this thread has gone a bit quiet again so here is a quick bump. A few years ago I regularly saw Sanderlings sprinting along the water's edge at Gorleston but I hadn't seen any for a couple of years. As our exercise walks during the pandemic take place in this area I have been looking out for them without success. However last week we finally came across one on the pier and this morning we had three running around our feet. What delightful little birds. Unfortunately I leave my camera at home at the moment during the present situation which is frustrating. Sod's law!

Ron

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Very distant drake Eider at Wroxham Broad at 6.30 this morning.

 

[NoSpringChicken]

Following a visit by this handsome male Sparrowhawk the population of House Sparrows in my garden is reduced by one.

Ron

 

[Nigel Davies]

White tailed Eagle flying South East just North of Downham Market

 

[Lightthiscandle]

At least half a dozen Ring-necked Parakeets at the 'new' site by the River Yare this morning...

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Eight Garganey at Strumpshaw Fen yesterday (And a Great Egret)

 

[Neilbirder]

Eight Garganey at Strumpshaw Fen yesterday (And a Great Egret)

impressive count

 

[tonyfenn]

Hi fellow birders, got a bit confused as to how many golden orioles were actually in Norfolk today. Think I made it 4 but not certain. Also how many grey headed wagtails have been reported in the last couple of weeks

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Hi fellow birders, got a bit confused as to how many golden orioles were actually in Norfolk today. Think I made it 4 but not certain. Also how many grey headed wagtails have been reported in the last couple of weeks

Hi Tony!
No-one seems to read / respond to this forum any more
According to the RBA pager and website, the maximum seemed to be eight at one time - but, of course, some could have been multiple sightings of the same individuals 'coasting'.

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Caspian Tern showed well on and off all day at Potter Heigham Marsh

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Nobody seems to look at this forum any more....
Nine Bee-eaters at Gapton Hall Est. Yarmouth this afternoon. Nice to meet so many old acquaintances, including Penny C...

 

[tonyfenn]

Seeing as nobody looks at these pages anymore, is there any point in asking if there's any information about the red flanked bluetail today. Sorry

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Stilts at Hickling and Bee-eaters at Yarmouth still...

 

[tonyfenn]

Maybe not the best site to ask on but any gem on the possible sardinian warbler at Snettisham, thanks

 

[dwatsonbirder]

Maybe not the best site to ask on but any gem on the possible sardinian warbler at Snettisham, thanks

Not the most inspiring report, must likely duff. No mention of the Eleonora's falcon reported from Cley yesterday either, I guess that is part of the now expected pattern of summer "records"!

 

[HarassedDad]

It's not unusual to see a kittiwake flying off the coast, but today there were two fighting with a black-headed gull over a chip on the beach at Winterton. First time I've seen them running around the feet of holiday makers - is this new or did I just not get the memo?