No Sign of the melodious this afternoon, last seen c9.30am. Just 3 Waxwings, chiffchaff and a lovely male Black Redstart.
A friend saw a Common Whitethroat at waxham this afternoon, just checking the last 3 bird reports its the latest by at least a month ?!
Evening all,
Does anyone have any information on the Desert Wheatear reported today?
Kieran,
male showing fairly well until dusk on the beach at Thornham harbour. Park in Thornham harbour carpark. Bird was at the east end of the dune system that runs from the Holme direction along the tideline.
Best bet for access it to walk back along the coastal path towards Holme and walk onto the beach over the dunes or at the Firs.
Atb,
Contender for 'least likely bird to be found at a twitch': Golden Pheasant, Happisburgh Cricket field. Reported from earlier today, per RBA.
Cheers,
Jim.
Anyone manage any photos of the Hume's today? - if anyone knows please post or PM me.
Atb,
Contender for 'least likely bird to be found at a twitch': Golden Pheasant, Happisburgh Cricket field. Reported from earlier today, per RBA.
Cheers,
Jim.
Did have to read RBA twice to make sure it didn't say Golden Plover! RANDOM!
Visited today and met the helpful chap Tractorboy69, saw either a YBW or a HLW and got this shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leighcaudwell/6330928653/in/photostream
Light at the scene was difficult and only a fleeting glimpse so definitive ID not yet set.
I was with the couple who 1st spotted the Golden Pheasant & saw it myself & reported it 2 RBA
Visited today and met the helpful chap Tractorboy69, saw either a YBW or a HLW and got this shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leighcaudwell/6330928653/in/photostream
Light at the scene was difficult and only a fleeting glimpse so definitive ID not yet set.
Leigh, it's a shame the light was so poor but not a bad shot. I would favour YBW over Hume's as it's got a fairly prominent median covert bar and yellow wash to the face and vent sides. Hard to be sure 100% sure though. Was it calling?
James
Difficult to tell from the pic. Seems to show pale cheeks, good for Hume's, as well as dark legs & bill, but median wingbar seems quite strong for that species. Was the bird calling? How was it behaving?
I'd be interested in seeing any other pics of the Hume's. I was unable to get shots of the bird I found on Tues at Bawdsey.There was a Yellow-Browed in the same area today, but behaving quite differently to the Hume's.
Per 'The Birds of Norfolk' by 1998 only 2 November records - Marham Fen 16th November 1968 and Horsey 10th November 1987. One Feb record (at Scratby). Anyone manage any photos of the Hume's today? - if anyone knows please post or PM me. Atb,
Ditto - so frustrating to leave work in the dark. Roll on Saturday!!!:t:.......I might have another go for the Melodious in the morning but will have to leave even earlier. Failing that I'll be hoping it stays until Saturday. Not just a Norfolk mega but a UK bogey for me.
Anyone manage any photos of the Hume's today? - if anyone knows please post or PM me.
Atb,