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COVID-19 Update Monday 12th April 2021

Further to the lifting of restrictions on Monday 12th April 2021 the NOA reserves and car parks remain open to visitors but hides remain closed. We are hoping to be able to open hides to visitors on Monday 17th May 2021 in line with expected changes to government restrictions, and will post further updates on this page prior to the changes commencing.
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Holme Bird Observatory Wednesday 8th July 2020

A short sea-watch this morning after the rain had cleared, produced two Gannets flying past heading west, and small flock of around 60 Common Scoter distantly offshore. Two Greenshanks were noted in the company of three Redshanks on the Broadwater and fifteen Black-tailed Godwits flew past heading east.

Moths of note included Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing, Rosy Footman, Round-winged Muslin, Early Thorn and Archers Dart.

Early Thorn


Archer's Dart


Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing

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Norfolk Great White Egret Cley NWT still from East Bank at midday