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COVID-19 Restrictions on NOA Reserves Further to the announcement of a second lockdown in order to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, the NOA must once again close all hides on its nature reserves from 5th November. While we would discourage anyone from travelling too far during this crucial time, our reserves themselves will remain open for local visitors and usual charges will apply for non-members. Please follow government advice, and respect social distancing at all times. We will restore access to our facilities as and when government restrictions permit. We are very grateful for your understanding and support.

Monday 5th October 2015

A brisk south easterly with low cloud and rain brought down fewer birds than expected but a notable movement of Redwings and Song Thrushes took place with 350+ Redwings and 35 Song Thrushes recorded during the day. A Red Kite was drifting east over Thornham Harbour and a Balearic Shearwater passed close in east. Also of note were at least 2 Yellow-browed Warblers, a Firecrest in the pines, 4 Rock Pipits, a Peregrine, a Cetti's Warbler, and 2 Spotted Redshanks in Thornham Harbour.

Norfolk News from Birdnet
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Kelling Water Meadows NR25 7ED TG095436
> Norfolk 2 Yellow-browed Warbler East Hills + Ring Ouzel & Ringtail Hen Harrier TF924456
> Norfolk Great White Egret Holkham Freshmarsh at 10:15 from Joe Jordan Hide
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Titchwell RSPB + Curlew Sandpiper & 7 Spotted Redshank PE31 8BB TF759436
> Norfolk 2 Yellow-browed Warbler Holme NWT + Firecrest TF715449
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Warham Greens along Garden Drove + Spoonbill off N/end. NR23 1QD TF943437
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Walsey Hills NOA at 13:20 in sallows at S/end NR25 7SA TG062439
> Norfolk Balearic Shearwater E/past Holme NWT at 10:20. TF715449
> Norfolk Great Grey Shrike Horsey early a/noon SE/end of Nelson Head track NR29 4EP TG477228
> Norfolk 2 Yellow-browed Warbler Wells Woods NR23 1DR TF909453
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Holkham Pines at W/end. + Ringtail Hen Harrier
> Norfolk Yellow-browed Warbler Beeston Regis E/of church at 11:00
> Norfolk 3 Yellow-browed Warbler Beeston Common
> Norfolk 5 Common Crane Waxham this mrng. NR12 0DZ TG440261