Norwich, 23 November 2011
The strange sight of a pair of Egyptian Geese on the Cathedral School playing fields in the centre of the city! I only had my iPhone on me so this is the only shot I managed to get.
Happisburgh, Norfolk, 9 November 2011
Yay - a Norfolk tick in 2011 at last! I happened to be near Wroxham when Jus texted me about a Melodious Warbler in Happisburgh so managed to get there is double quick time. Despite having no bins with me I was lucky that a very kind Mick Saunt lent me his and within about 30 mins I got onto the bird and called it out as it hoved into view in the well vegetated garden. It showed well for 2 or 3 minutes even allowing some scope views before disappearing for a least 2 hours. Into the bargain 2 Black Redstarts were moving around the general area of the church while a Snow Bunting and 6 Redpolls flew over. 2 Brent Geese, c6 Goldcrests and several Redwings moving overhead made it a very enjoyable couple of hours.
Leaving aside the largely untwitchable Blakeney Point bird of recent years this was the 1st county record of Melodious Warbler since 1954!
A report of the finding and pictures can be found here
Leaving aside the largely untwitchable Blakeney Point bird of recent years this was the 1st county record of Melodious Warbler since 1954!
A report of the finding and pictures can be found here
A small group of Norfolk listers at Happisburgh today!
Melodious Warbler, Happisburgh (copyright Punkbirder)
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