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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.
We continue to thank all our members and visitors for their patience, and for continuing to keep our staff and visitors safe.

Holme Bird Observatory Monday 22nd March 2021

A pair of Med Gulls, 2 Bramblings, 4 Siskins and 2 Red Kites were counted. 

In the moth traps 7 Hebrew Characters, a Dotted Border, 2 Shoulder-stripes, a Mottled Grey and a March Moth were caught.

Norfolk News from RARE BIRD ALERT
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Norfolk Crossbill male Surlingham Church at midday. Great White Egret from hide
Norfolk 2.Slav Grebes Ormesby Broad still mid a'noon. drk.Scaup Rollesby Broad still
Norfolk 2.Slav Grebes Ormesby Broad still mid a'noon. drk.Scaup Rollesby Broad still
Norfolk Spoonbill flew north over Breydon Water then flew towards Caister mid a'noon
Norfolk Water Pipit Salthouse on pool at end of Beach Road
Norfolk Garganey drk Hockwold Washes at 11.46am
Norfolk presumed released White -tailed Eagle Snettisham Coastal Park at Ken Hill Marsh flew south at 10.45am