North-easterly winds and a drop in temperature meant little evidence of any new migrant birds having arrived. A single Spoonbill was seen mid morning with a further two noted flying West during the afternoon. A Great White Egret was also noted along with two Red Kites and a single Whimbrel.
Butterflies put in a brief appearance during the afternoon as the sun appeared, with Small Tortoiseshell, Green -veined and Small White noted.
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Norfolk 2.Common Cranes flew west over Stiffkey Fen at 1pm
Norfolk no sign of any Ring Ouzels Wymondham on rough ground behind sewage works
Norfolk Goshawk Wymondham flew east over sewage works at 9.15am
Norfolk Great White Egret Wymondham flew from sewage works towards Kimberley at 8am
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