Plenty to see near to home today, Barred Wblr at Winterton in same bush as Garden Wblr, Blackcap, Lesser & Common Whitethroats. First juv Garganey of the autumn at Strumpshaw, 3 Wood Sand at Buckenham and at least 8 Cattle Egret at Limpenhoe #birds
Despite the dire forecast a pleasant days birding. 1st stop Walberswick for our 1st Zitter for 25 years, with a fine Little Gull too. Back on the patch 15 Ruff, 2 Dunlin, 4 Blackwit, 6 Snipe, GWE & Barn Owl. #birds
Quiet trap last night, all the usual LBJs brightened up by these 2 beauties
Curlew & Wood Sand on Pats' at Cley with 4 Green & 2 Common Sand, 17 Ruff, Cattle Egret, Spoonbill & Yellow Wag. At Buckenham 11 Ruff inc 4 juv, GWE but little else.
Some Blackwit from Snettisham tonight, the pale bird I assume is the individual we saw at Tichwell last year #Birds
No White-rumped Sand tonight, had to leave before the Pec Sand came in, but a magical evening at Snettisham. Reams of Blackwit, Knot, Dunlin, Sanderling etc + 4 Curlew Sand & 2 Little Stint. Walked back with an amazing sunset, swarms of wader wheeling against the sky & a chorus of Turtle Doves
Up to 30 Chalkhill Blues at Wareham Camp this afternoon + Painted Lady amongst 14sp of flutterbyes
Eventually caught up with Norfolks Night Heron at Stiffkey today, resting with 20+ Spoonbills, also 3 Green Sands. Onto Tichwell where the Curlew Sand eventually woke up, plus a good variety of other waders + a few more Spoonbills. More Spoonbills and Green Sands at Buckenham at dusk #Birds
Yellow-legged Gull, 3 Med Gulls, Spoonbill, 2 GWE, 96 Blackwit, 3 Ruff, 2 LRP @rspbtitchwellsnett.bsky.social this evening #birds
Caspian Tern still at Cley today, earlier the Quail was in almost constant song at Swanton Novers #birds
Quiet on the bird front, but as always plenty to see. Purple Emperor, Silver-washed Fritillary, White Admiral best flutterbyes, a bonus Adder at Holt. Cattle Egret at Cley, Bullfinch near Guist, plenty of Blackwit at Cley & Buckenham etc
Pleasant afternoon at Frampton, Pratincole always distant but very active. 1 yellow flagged Spotshank amongst a group of 8. Shabby Red-crested Pochard, but it could fly. Several nice Ruff, Dunlin & LRPs.
A poster for the Heart of Norfolk Eco Fair at St Mary's Church, North Elmham. The picture is of the Earth above a large hand. Saturday, 21-Jun-2025 10:30am - 4:00pm St Mary's, North Elmham
Details about the event: About Do you enjoy the natural world? Come and celebrate it with us at the Heart of Norfolk Eco Fair - a community event that celebrates Norfolk's rich ecology and all things eco-conscious. Whether you're passionate about protecting wildlife, curious about sustainable living, or simply looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone. What to expect: · Free entry & free parking · Wildlife organisations and conservation groups · Family fun and hands-on activities · Refreshments & good vibes · Tips on sustainable living · Stalls and local crafts Let's come together to support a cleaner, kinder future - right here in the heart of Norfolk. There is no charge for coming to this event - everyone is welcome. If you would like to contribute towards the costs then please donate here. For more information email Dave Appleton.
NNNS will have a stall at the Heart of Norfolk Eco Fair in North Elmham this Saturday (21st June 2025) - do come and say hello to our volunteers if you are going! Check out the website heartofnorfolk.churchsuite.com/events/iuqoa... for full details about the event.
The British Mycological Society are now on Bluesky - follow them for fungus-related content! 🍄
Spoonbill & a drumming Snipe at Buckenham this evening #birds
Also GWE, Whooper Swan, Tree Sparrows etc then onto the Brecks via the odd Corn Bunting. No Xbills but interesting to watch this Whitethroat and Cuckoo. Presumably the Whitethroat was trying to distract the Cuckoo away from it's nest. Continued for about 10 minutes b4 the Cuckoo flew off.
Green-winged Teal still entertaining the crowds at Welney #birds
Yesterday's Smew at Strumpshaw Fen, always distant but a pleasant mid summer surprise. Great find by @djlbirding.bsky.social #birds
A varied day, first 100s of Silver-studded Blues at Buxton Heath, then missed the Buckenham Smew & Swallowtail at Strumpshaw. A quick trip to Lakenheath for the Caspian Tern, then back to Strumpshaw for the relocated Smew with Bitterns & Hobbies. #birds
Better luck with the Roseate Tern at @rspbminsmere.bsky.social this afternoon. On constant view for 30+ minutes. Tawny Owl still showing, good views of Bittern #birds
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Med x Black-headed Gull and Tawny Owl @rspbminsmere.bsky.social this afternoon, missed the Roseate Tern tho
Had a lovely hour with the Cley Marsh Warbler yesterday, gave us a bit of a challenge tho. All the time Spoonbills, Great White, Little and Cattle Egrets passed overhead.
Apparently it’s world swift day. Email angela.rayner.mp@parliament.uk saying PLEASE MANDATE SWIFT BRICKS and add that to the subject line too. You’ll get an automated response but if we all email it will have a trickle up effect that’s better than a petition. So ask at least one person to do it too
Waited a day and a half for the fog to lift and the sun 🌞 to shine, but an hour b4 our ferry home it did and boom, 3x Glanville Fritillary manically appeared, thanks to all butterflies both local and visitors for all your help.
Large White, Small Copper, Brown Argus, Green Hairstreak,Adonis Blue, Common Blue, Small Blue, Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Glanville Fritillary, Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Large Skipper in a mist effected hunt on the IOW this weekend.
A none birding trip on in Dorset & Isle of Wight but a few decent things seen.
Well done Drew, a bird that was well worth all the effort and stress.
Good to catch up with the Booted Eagle today, plenty of happy faces in Norfolk 😁. Nearby my first Birds-nest Orchids for a few years. Later plenty of Little Terns at Winterton.
