A beautiful summer day today, with plenty of bird activity. On the seawatch 23 Teal, 1 Fulmar, 5 Gannets, an Arctic Skua, 170 Sandwich Terns, 140 Common Terns, a Greenshank and 15 Swallows were among the highlights, with Golden Plover, 9 Black-tailed Godwits, 5 Dunlin, a Little Stint, a Common and 2 Green Sandpipers and 20 Snipe were all recorded. Also of interest were a Lesser Whitethroat, 10 Whitethroats, 2 Whinchats, 2 Stonechats, and single Yellow and Grey Wagtails.
In the moth trap an Antler Moth, 2 Twin-spotted Wainscots and a Brown-veined Wainscot brought some unexpected excitement!
Holme Bird Observatory (Header)

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – Tuesday 29th DECEMBER 2020
Further to the announcement of a Tier 4 (Stay at home) lockdown in Norfolk, the NOA has closed all hides on its nature reserves. 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.
