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I managed a few days in The East of the country with the family at half term where the following were seen:

Gannet, c6 at Titchwell,

Bittern, lots booming at Lakenheath Fen,

Little Bittern, "barking" bird at Lakenheath Fen,

Little Egret, lots everywhere,

Barnacle Goose, 1 at Frampton Marsh,

Egyptian Goose, 4 in The Broads,

Hobby, c6 at Lakenheath Fen,

Red Kite, 1 at Swanton Novers,

Buzzard, lots everywhere,

Marsh Harrier, lots everywhere,

Grey Partridge, pair at Roydon Common,

Red Legged Partridge, Roydon & The Broads,

Water Rail, calling birds at Lakenheath Fen,

Common Crane, groups of 2 & 5 birds in The Broads,

Avocet, lots everywhere,

Bl.T.Godwit, c6 at Titchwell,

Little Gull, c6 at Titchwell,

Cuckoo, several at Lakenheath Fen, Roydon Common & The Broads,

Kingfisher, 1 in The Broads,

Yellow Wagtail, 3,

Lesser Whitethroat, singing in The Broads,

Reed Warbler, lots everywhere,

Sedge Warbler, lots everywhere,

Stonechat, pair on Roydon Common,

Tree Sparrow, 3 at Frampton Marsh,

Yellowhammer, c6 at Frampton Marsh & 2 on Roydon Common,

Corn Bunting, 2 singing at Frampton Marsh.

Regards,

David Nuttall.

 

 



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Had a visit that way myself early May, really enjoyed it.

Lakenheath was stunning and we were treated to watch 23-25 Hobby feeding. Didn't fully appreciate Titchwell. What are those window winders about?

Would have liked the Little Gull

A nice spot for reference is Sculthorpe Nature Reserve.

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