Norwich Birding (2 Viewers)

[tootsietim]

Had a mute swan crash land in our wood yard on Barn Rd yesterday. No obvious injuries and it didn't seem perturbed at all. No room to get airborne again and no chance of it crossing 4 lanes of traffic during the rush hour, so I caught it and carried it back to the river.
You can imagine the odd looks I got from the drivers and pedestrians as I did my Rod Hull impression.

 

[MJB]

On Twitter from @grahamfappleton
Strangest bird sighting of the weekend: Gannet flying over junction of A47 and B1108 on outskirts of Norwich

Some of these drones are well-disguised, Dawn, but they can't plunge-dive...
MJB

 

[robinchittenden]

Stonechat Marston Marshes

Sat 25th October

Stonechat Marston Marshes by pond just north of river.

 

[93Birder]

Soooo that 'Killdeer' from yesterday morning?

 

[mxhornet]

Back to Cormorants plenty at Whitlingham today, around twenty in total. About a dozen in a tree, the attached picture shows eight best I could manage to get without making them look too small, the rest dotted along adjacent posts.

 

[James Emerson]

Good to see there's still a lot around. On 15th Oct I had 38 go to roost in those trees - as far as I'm aware the most ever recorded is 63, from Jan this year.

Back to Cormorants plenty at Whitlingham today, around twenty in total. About a dozen in a tree, the attached picture shows eight best I could manage to get without making them look too small, the rest dotted along adjacent posts.

 

[JCL]

A group of Brent Goose headed south-ish over New Costessey at 1830 tonight (heard only). Nice garden tick.

 

[93Birder]

Female Goldeneye on UEA broad today, (Not found by me) showed well up until dusk. Great local bird!

 

[norwichbirder87]

Big tit flock just upstream of New Mills Yard today contained 6+ Chiffchaff, two of which were very grey looking individuals. Unfortunately, they both remained silent.

Will

 

[norwichbirder87]

124 Pink-footed Geese east over Norwich City Centre just now.

Will

 

[Lightthiscandle]

Great records, Will! I suspect if one sat in a deckchair and looked up long enough each day, one could achieve a Norwich list of over 150....

 

[stevecbrum]

124 Pink-footed Geese east over Norwich City Centre just now.

Will

Saw them flying E over Old Costessey just before at 1250pm. I didn't count them but guestimated about 500 in 2 long v-shaped skeins so I'm wondering whether they split when they got to Norwich.

 

[93Birder]

Saw them flying E over Old Costessey just before at 1250pm. I didn't count them but guestimated about 500 in 2 long v-shaped skeins so I'm wondering whether they split when they got to Norwich.

Pink feet are quite a regular observation this time of year. Had a couple of skeins over uni aswell as on the garden list!

 

[James Emerson]

Hi Will.

Good to hear about some city centre birds, keep up the good work! Unfortunately its now dark before and after work so my city birding is limited to flyovers at the moment.

Regards,
James

Big tit flock just upstream of New Mills Yard today contained 6+ Chiffchaff, two of which were very grey looking individuals. Unfortunately, they both remained silent.

Will

 

[kittykat23uk]

Hi folks are there any Norwich socials going on over this coming festive season or any local Norwich bird & wildlife groups out there? Would love to hook up with some fellow local birders for birding or pubbage! I work weekdays but free most weekends.

Cheers

Jo

 

[JCL]

Big tit flock just upstream of New Mills Yard today contained 6+ Chiffchaff, two of which were very grey looking individuals. Unfortunately, they both remained silent.

Will

Has anyone else had a chance to look for these yet? I should have an hour tomorrow.

James

 

[norwichbirder87]

No sign Tuesday or yesterday in the same place or along the cycle path north as far as Clark's snooker club. The Wensum Park area might be worth a look. Good luck. If you're in the area, check the Toys 'R' Us / TK Max area for Waxwings. No sign as yet but they like it around here. I'm convinced it's only a matter of time.

Will

 

[oncebittern86]

Will, can you advise on any other places in Norwich to keep eyes open for waxwing?

 

[JCL]

No sign Tuesday or yesterday in the same place or along the cycle path north as far as Clark's snooker club. The Wensum Park area might be worth a look. Good luck. If you're in the area, check the Toys 'R' Us / TK Max area for Waxwings. No sign as yet but they like it around here. I'm convinced it's only a matter of time.

Will

cheers Will,

James

 

[James Emerson]

Hi folks are there any Norwich socials going on over this coming festive season or any local Norwich bird & wildlife groups out there? Would love to hook up with some fellow local birders for birding or pubbage! I work weekdays but free most weekends.

Cheers

Jo

I don't know of any informal Norwich birder meetings at the moment, but there are local RSPB and NWT groups with events coming up:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/norwich/events/
https://www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/interests/local-groups/norwich-local-group
- The NWT one are doing a walk at Whitlingham CP on Sun Dec 7th.

Will, can you advise on any other places in Norwich to keep eyes open for waxwing?

In a good year Waxwings turn up all around the city, but in quieter years the main places tend to be the Golden Triangle, Dereham Road (KFC to Toys'R'Us), Hall Road area and Thorpe St Andrews/Dussindale. Check out rowan or cotoneaster with lots of berries plus apple trees in advance!