A couple of nights away in Norfolk with Ian and Phil started with a short visit to Lynford Arboretum, enjoying nice views of two
Hawfinches, four
Bramblings, around 30
Siskins, a
Yellowhammer, two roosting
Tawny Owls and a few
Marsh Tits among an array of common birds.
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| female Brambling at Lynford Arboretum |
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| male Chaffinch at Lynford Arboretum |
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| male Hawfinch at Lynford Arboretum |
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| Long-tailed Tit at Lynford Arboretum |
After a drive-by sighting of three
Cranes in the famous field between Acle and Billockby, we finished the day at the Stubb Mill viewpoint at Hickling Broad. Along the approach was a flock of eight adult
Bewick's Swans. We were greeted at the viewpoint by a vocal
Siberian Chiffchaff in the adjacent ditch, before enjoying two
Cranes, two
Barn Owls, a
Woodcock, eight
Marsh Harriers and the sound of a
Tawny Owl as darkness fell.
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| Bewick's Swans at Hickling Broad |
