Sea watching was understandably quieter than yesterday with 15 Bonxies, a single |Arctic Skua, Red-throated Diver and Manx Shearwater the highlights. A group of three Bonxies were watched driving a| Grey heron down onto the sea where it managed to stave off its attackers before finally lifting back off and flying to the safety of dry land.
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Norfolk PALLID HARRIER juv.fem still 2.17pm Welney WWT from Friends Hide. Reserve open 9.30am-5pm. Admission £7.90 for non-members. Memberships from £52; concessions £42 PE14 9TN
Norfolk Spoonbill Snettisham RSPB at 1.45pm
Norfolk Pom Skua flew past Hunstanton
Norfolk PALLID HARRIER juv.fem still Welney WWT from Nelson-Lyle Hide at 11.40am. Reserve open 9.30am-5pm. Admission £7.90 for non-members. Memberships from £52; concessions £42 PE14 9TN
Norfolk Curlew Sand juv Breydon Water early morning +Spotted Redshank
Norfolk 2.Pec Sands still 2.5mls SE of Brundall at Buckenham Marshes RSPB TG.351.056 NR13 4HW
Holme Bird Observatory (Header)
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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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