A stormy day with regular rain showers, there are now three Wigeon on the Broadwater, and 2 Grey Herons flew east long the east bank towards Thornham. Two Chiffchaffs, 2 Blackcaps, 4 Whitethroats, 2 Sedge and 4 Reed Warblers were noted.
A successful moth trapping produced 2 Smoky Wainscots, 2 Barred Straws, 2 Swallowtails, 10 Middle-barred Minors, 2 Heart & Clubs, 2 Clay, 2 Bordered Whites, 3 Diamond-backs, 4 Sand Darts, 3 Flames, 6 Shoulder-striped Wainscots, an Uncertain, Shore Wainscot, Figure of 80, Yellow Tail, 2 Silver Ys, 2 Grey Dagger agg, a Peppered Moth, Elephant Hawk Moth, 4 Lyme Grass, a Pine Hawk, Fen Wainscot, 2 Marbled Minor sp, Buff Ermine, Mottled Rustic, 2 Striped Wainscots, Double Square-spot, a Riband Wave, 3 Large Yellow Underwings, 1 Heart & Dart, Common Rustic, Shore Wainscot, Uncertain, Small Dusty Wave, Light Arches, and a European Corn Borer.
Below: Figure of 80, Light Arches and European Corn Borer
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Norfolk Spotted Redshank Buckenham Marshes RSPB
Norfolk 5+Little Gulls Cley NWT flew west past beach car park. Spotted Redshank still on Pat's Pool
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.
