A sunny and breezy day with plenty of bird activity around the recording area including 21 Shelduck, 7 Teal, a Fulmar over the pines, a Gannet offshore, 5 Whimbrel, 217 Curlew, 2 Black-tailed Godwits, 1 Spotted Redshank, 4 Greenshank, 30 Snipe, a Little Tern, 2 Black Terns west over Thornham Marsh, 150 Sandwich Terns, 19 Common Terns, a juvenile Arctic Tern along the Broadwater, 3 Chiffchaffs, 4 Willow Warblers, 1 Lesser Whitethroat, 2 Whitethroats, 1 Sedge Warbler, 4 Reed Warblers, 6+ Pied Flycatchers in the pines, 2 Redstarts - also in the pines, 2 Whinchats opposite Thornham Harbour sluice, and a Wheatear in the dunes.
Only 3 moths were caught; Flame Shoulder, Archer's Dart and Rusty Dot Pearl, while on the buddleia many butterflies included Painted Lady and Holly Blue.
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.
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