barnetbirds
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Dont know whether its just me, but that one liner ''That narrows it down a bit!!!'' had me nearly weeing myself.
There are some very funny people on this forum (in a nice way!!).
TC
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Dont know whether its just me, but that one liner ''That narrows it down a bit!!!'' had me nearly weeing myself.
There are some very funny people on this forum (in a nice way!!).
TC
JCL
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I know the wisdom about Blakeney Point being like cricket (don't start before late morning) but confess to not understanding the explanation. All my fall conditions birding has involved being on the coast at dawn. With apologies for ignorance, why is Blakeney different?
James
john miller
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The regulars to the point might know better, but I was always told that if a bird departs Scandinavia at dusk it arrives on the Norfolk coast early afternoon.
John
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Titchwell September 6th
Today's highlights
Spotted flycatcher - 1 feeding along the main path by Volunteer Marsh early morning + a 2nd individual in the carpark
Pied flycatcher - 1 briefly on the main path near the beach early morning
Whinchat - 1 on East Trail but mobile
Spoonbill - 3 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 4 juvs on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 4 juvs on fresh marsh
Today's highlights
Spotted flycatcher - 1 feeding along the main path by Volunteer Marsh early morning + a 2nd individual in the carpark
Pied flycatcher - 1 briefly on the main path near the beach early morning
Whinchat - 1 on East Trail but mobile
Spoonbill - 3 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 4 juvs on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 4 juvs on fresh marsh
Archie Opteryx
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Penny Clarke
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6 Whinchats, 12 Wheatears and 1 Chiffchaff was the best I could do at Blakeney Point today.
Titchwell September 8th
Today's highlights
Spotted flycatcher - 1 in carpark this morning
Spoonbill - 12 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 2 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 3 on fresh marsh
Spotted redshank - 4 on fresh marsh this afternoon
Wheatear - 1 on fresh marsh
Pink footed goose - 70 SW over the visitor centre early afternoon
Paul
Today's highlights
Spotted flycatcher - 1 in carpark this morning
Spoonbill - 12 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 2 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 3 on fresh marsh
Spotted redshank - 4 on fresh marsh this afternoon
Wheatear - 1 on fresh marsh
Pink footed goose - 70 SW over the visitor centre early afternoon
Paul
Mark Batten
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http://reservoircatz.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/eastern-phoebe-in-cornwall-stuns.html?m=1 The "cats" give there views on recent events in Norfolk
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Stratton Birder
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Today we birded the whole of Burnham Overy Dunes and then Holkham Meals and fresh marsh all the way along to Lady Ann's Drive starting at Burnham Overy Staithe.
It was a glorious calm, sunny and peaceful day to be out birding in, although I knew from the off that the conditions were probably too 'nice' to produce much in the way of birds.
The walk out through the marshes got us Kingfisher, Grey Partridge, Greenshank and a very nice Grey Plover still in summer plumage.
As expected, the dune system felt quiet in general but we gave it good going over, starting with Gun Hill. Lots of Dunnocks, Reed Buntings and a flock of 160 Linnets were seen but hardly any migrants were noted with just one Whitethroat and six Wheatears. A sit down for an early lunch and sea-watch was called for now but the sea was also pretty quiet apart from one Arctic Skua lingering offshore
Carrying on the walk back through Gun Hill and across the dunes east of the boardwalk proved even less productive and we were struggling to get anything apart from the odd Wheatear. It was starting to feel uncomfortably hot as well which was sapping away our enthusiasm by the minute. A Stoat put in an appearance which gave us some brief respite but it was with much relief that we entered the cool shade of Holkham Pines. Here we immediately found a mixed tit and crest flock containing a handful of Chiffchaffs and best of all, a Spotted Flycatcher which got us back on the ball again.
The hard slog all day long suddenly became very worthwhile in an instant upon entering Joe Jordan hide overlooking the west end of Holkham Fresh Marsh. A fellow birder already in the hide was pretty sure that he had just picked up a Red-backed Shrike on top of a bush in the distance. It disappeared for a few minutes before returning to the same bush for happy confirmation amongst all of us present.
This well earnt sighting was just what we needed for the final push on to Lady Ann's Drive and the bus back to Burnham Overy Staithe and we even got a nice Firecrest near Meals House for a bonus bird and 10 Common Buzzards circling overhead as we waited for the bus. A lovely end to what turned out to be a great day.
Steve.
It was a glorious calm, sunny and peaceful day to be out birding in, although I knew from the off that the conditions were probably too 'nice' to produce much in the way of birds.
The walk out through the marshes got us Kingfisher, Grey Partridge, Greenshank and a very nice Grey Plover still in summer plumage.
As expected, the dune system felt quiet in general but we gave it good going over, starting with Gun Hill. Lots of Dunnocks, Reed Buntings and a flock of 160 Linnets were seen but hardly any migrants were noted with just one Whitethroat and six Wheatears. A sit down for an early lunch and sea-watch was called for now but the sea was also pretty quiet apart from one Arctic Skua lingering offshore
Carrying on the walk back through Gun Hill and across the dunes east of the boardwalk proved even less productive and we were struggling to get anything apart from the odd Wheatear. It was starting to feel uncomfortably hot as well which was sapping away our enthusiasm by the minute. A Stoat put in an appearance which gave us some brief respite but it was with much relief that we entered the cool shade of Holkham Pines. Here we immediately found a mixed tit and crest flock containing a handful of Chiffchaffs and best of all, a Spotted Flycatcher which got us back on the ball again.
The hard slog all day long suddenly became very worthwhile in an instant upon entering Joe Jordan hide overlooking the west end of Holkham Fresh Marsh. A fellow birder already in the hide was pretty sure that he had just picked up a Red-backed Shrike on top of a bush in the distance. It disappeared for a few minutes before returning to the same bush for happy confirmation amongst all of us present.
This well earnt sighting was just what we needed for the final push on to Lady Ann's Drive and the bus back to Burnham Overy Staithe and we even got a nice Firecrest near Meals House for a bonus bird and 10 Common Buzzards circling overhead as we waited for the bus. A lovely end to what turned out to be a great day.
Steve.
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jforgham
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The hard slog all day long suddenly became very worthwhile in an instant upon entering Joe Jordan hide overlooking the west end of Holkham Fresh Marsh. A fellow birder already in the hide was pretty sure that he had just picked up a Red-backed Shrike on top of a bush in the distance. It disappeared for a few minutes before returning to the same bush for happy confirmation amongst all of us present.
This well earnt sighting was just what we needed for the final push on to Lady Ann's Drive and the bus back to Burnham Overy Staithe and we even got a nice Firecrest near Meals House for a bonus bird and 10 Common Buzzards circling overhead as we waited for the bus. A lovely end to what turned out to be a great day.
Steve.[/QUOTE]
Always good when a foot slog pays dividends, albeit towards the end of the trudge. Done that circuit several times, may well try tomorrow although weather doesn't look too favourable for a fall.
Cheers,
Jono
This well earnt sighting was just what we needed for the final push on to Lady Ann's Drive and the bus back to Burnham Overy Staithe and we even got a nice Firecrest near Meals House for a bonus bird and 10 Common Buzzards circling overhead as we waited for the bus. A lovely end to what turned out to be a great day.
Steve.[/QUOTE]
Always good when a foot slog pays dividends, albeit towards the end of the trudge. Done that circuit several times, may well try tomorrow although weather doesn't look too favourable for a fall.
Cheers,
Jono
Penny Clarke
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Hi Steve, lovely account and you had a MUCH better day than me!!! I was 12 hours birding which included Stiffkey, East Hills, Blakeney, Salthouse and Cley!!! Not written my blog yet and too tired to do so tonight, but I note you had 10 Common Buzzards, I managed to count 9 Common Buzzards over East Hills this afternoon as I started to walk back, spiralling high in the thermals and managed to get a few pictures too of some of the ones that were closer – maybe the same birds as yours?:t:
Don't know who had 6 Honey Buzzards reported on RBA!?
Penny:girl:
Dawn Balmer
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Penny
David Tipling tweeted about the Honey Buzzards at East Hills so I suspect it was him. He's @DavidTipling on Twitter. Wonder if he got any photos?
David Tipling tweeted about the Honey Buzzards at East Hills so I suspect it was him. He's @DavidTipling on Twitter. Wonder if he got any photos?
john miller
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Good raptor movement going on at moment along the north coast, many Buzzards with good numbers of Honey.
John
(that is good numbers for Norfolk!!)
John
(that is good numbers for Norfolk!!)
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Norfolk Snake
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Saw an interesting concentration of raptors inland from Holkham Park today on a small freshly cut meadow; 12 Common Buzzards and 2 Red Kites. It looked like they were feeding on grasshoppers. In the area there were 16 Buzzards and 4 kites in total, but sadly no Honey Buzzards.
Titchwell September 9th
Today's highlights
Great white egret - 1 flew in from the east and dropped into the reedbed @ ca07:45. Flew west onto Thornham Marsh @ 10:30
Spoonbill - 14 on fresh marsh
Greenshank - 10 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 3 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 3 on fresh marsh
Paul
Today's highlights
Great white egret - 1 flew in from the east and dropped into the reedbed @ ca07:45. Flew west onto Thornham Marsh @ 10:30
Spoonbill - 14 on fresh marsh
Greenshank - 10 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 3 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 3 on fresh marsh
Paul
Stratton Birder
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Thanks for the compliments Jono and Penny.
Penny, the 10 Common Buzzards we had may have been the same as yours. I think the time we saw them was roughly 3.15pm. As there are quite a lot of Buzzards in the Holkham Estate already, it was difficult to assess whether they were local birds just enjoying ideal conditions or actual migrants. They felt like migrants but were a lovely sight regardless and one I will always enjoy and never take for granted in this region.
Steve.
Penny, the 10 Common Buzzards we had may have been the same as yours. I think the time we saw them was roughly 3.15pm. As there are quite a lot of Buzzards in the Holkham Estate already, it was difficult to assess whether they were local birds just enjoying ideal conditions or actual migrants. They felt like migrants but were a lovely sight regardless and one I will always enjoy and never take for granted in this region.
Steve.
Titchwell September 10th
Today's highlights
Spoonbill - 9 on fresh marsh
Greenshank - 12 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 1 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 2 on fresh marsh
Stonechat - 1st of the autumn in the dunes this morning
Turtle dove - 1 south over reserve
Pink footed goose - 19 east this morning
Paul
Today's highlights
Spoonbill - 9 on fresh marsh
Greenshank - 12 on fresh marsh
Curlew sandpiper - 1 on fresh marsh
Little stint - 2 on fresh marsh
Stonechat - 1st of the autumn in the dunes this morning
Turtle dove - 1 south over reserve
Pink footed goose - 19 east this morning
Paul
wardy11
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Had a great time Birding today - 1st, the 1st winter Red-Backed Shrike at Blakeney Freshes was showing really well so I managed to take some photo's of that. Then I called at Titchwell RSPB on the way home and a superb juv Little Stint was so close to the path so again, a great photo opportunity.
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Tractorboy69
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Cromer Gulls
For anyone who wasn't aware there are currently 2 Caspian Gulls (an adult and a juv moulting into 1st-winter plumage) and a Yellow-legged Gull at Cromer at the moment.
They frequent the beach mainly to the east of the pier and, especially at low tide, loaf around on the beach out from the fishing boats, with the two Caspians allowing very close approach providing excellent opportunity to study them in comparision with the other gulls present, as well as providing excellent photo opportunities.
When not around the beach area, the Yellow-legged is usually to be found roosting on top of the Hotel de Paris and is occasionally joined there by the adult Caspian too. As a bonus there is often a Med Gull present in the area too.
Simon
Twitter: @PoppylandNature
For anyone who wasn't aware there are currently 2 Caspian Gulls (an adult and a juv moulting into 1st-winter plumage) and a Yellow-legged Gull at Cromer at the moment.
They frequent the beach mainly to the east of the pier and, especially at low tide, loaf around on the beach out from the fishing boats, with the two Caspians allowing very close approach providing excellent opportunity to study them in comparision with the other gulls present, as well as providing excellent photo opportunities.
When not around the beach area, the Yellow-legged is usually to be found roosting on top of the Hotel de Paris and is occasionally joined there by the adult Caspian too. As a bonus there is often a Med Gull present in the area too.
Simon
Twitter: @PoppylandNature
