May 16th, Breydon Water eastern end 05.45-06.45, Dunlin c300, Sanderling 2, Ringed Plover (Arctic race ) 1, Knot 2, Grey Plover 3, K Dye. Bradwell, Hobby 1, R Conner. Strumpshaw Fen, SAVI'S WARBLER 1 singing near the Tower Hide (present since c2nd May), RSPB. Buckenham Marshes, PECTORAL SANDPIPER 1, Ruff 1 SP male, ( Temminck's Stint 1 possible rpt), Barn Owl 1, Cuckoo 2, J Harris et al.
MAY 15th, Colney, Nightingale 1, RBA. Hopton, Arctic Tern 2 flew north, I Smith.
MAY 14th, Colney, Norwich, RED-RUMPED SWALLOW 1 early am only, Nightingale 1, RBA. Rockland Broad, Osprey 1 at 1310, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Osprey 1 at 1410, RBA, ( presumed same as the Rockland bird?)
MAY 13th, Breydon Water, Spoonbill 3 early am then flew NW, P Allard. 1 later am, A Stride.Curlew Sandpiper 1, R Bell. Bradwell, Common Buzzard 1, R Conner. Thorpe next Haddiscoe, Nightjar 1 (just after midnight), Hobby 1, A Allen. Cantley Beet Factory, Black-necked Grebe 3 summer plumage, Hobby 1, Cuckoo 1, J.Harris, S.Smith. Garganey 2 drakes, B Jarvis. Whitlingham Lane CP, Nightingale 1 (poss 2), J Lansdell, S Smith. Buckenham Marshes, Wood Sandpiper 1, B Jarvis.
MAY 12th, Buckenham Marshes, Knot 1, Avocet 3, S Smith. Cantley Beet Factory, Black-necked Grebe 2 summer plumage, J Lansdell. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Red Kite 1, Peregrine 1, Common Sandpiper 1, @NorfolkVisitor. Rockland Broad, Osprey 1, Short-eared Owl 1, RBA.
MAY 11th, Strumpshaw Fen, possible Pacific Swift reported over Fen Hide 11.00 & 11.10 (later re-identified as aberrant Common Swift), Osprey 1, RBA. Yarmouth Cemeteries, C. Buzzard 1 over, Blackcap1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Spotted Flycatcher 1 in Churchyard, K Dye. Rockland Broad, Hobby 1, P Woolnough. Gorleston, Spotted Flycatcher old railtrack, R Fairhead.
MAY 10th, no news received!
MAY 9th, Hardley Staithe, Short-eared owl 1, RBA
MAY 8th, Breydon Water, Greenshank 16, Cuckoo 1, K Dye et al. Brundall, Nightingale 1, Pied Flycatcher 1 male, D Bryant. Blofield Heath, Turtle Dove 1 pair returning to traditional site, D Bryant.
MAY 7th, Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Common Sandpiper 3, Hobby 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Cetti's Warbler 4, R Cleverley. Breydon Water south wall, Ring Ouzel 1, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Avocet 2, Common Sandpiper 2, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Wigeon 9, Pochard 1, Yellow Wagtail 2+, Wheatear 1, Cetti's Warbler 2, D Holman, S Smith. Little Swift reported over 1, RBA. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, D.Holman.
MAY 6th, Cantley, Hobby 1, S Smith. Bradwell, Hobby 1+, R Conner, R Fairhead. Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe, Fieldfare 8, A Alle. Buckenham Marshes, Little Egret 1, Garganey 2 drakes, Pochard 1 pair, Avocet 4, Common Sandpiper 2, Wood Sandpiper 5, Common Snipe 2+ drumming, Marsh Harrier 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, S Smith, I Robinson. Cantley BF Settling Pools, Common Sandpiper 2, Common Tern 3, Short-eared Owl 1, Wheatear 4, Yellow Wagtail 1, G.Hatt. Whitlingham CP, Nightingale 2, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Garden Warbler 1, Common Sandpiper 2, Common Buzzard 1, Common Swift and hirundines many, J.Emerson. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Arctic Tern 4 at 15.15, Nightingale 1, D.Holman
MAY 5th, Gapton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, R Wilton. Breydon Water, Ringed Plover 98, Grey Plover 30, Common Sandpiper 1, Whimbrel 66, Greenshank 28, Grey Wagtail 1, K Dye, P.Allard. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, D.Holman
MAY 4th, Bradwell, Wheatear 1, R Conner, Gorleston, Wheatear 1, R Wilton. Breydon Water, Spotted Redshank 2, Greenshank 20, Whimbrel 80, Grey Plover 24, Sanderling 1, Avocet 161, Teal 67, Wigeon 5, Little Gull 1 2nd year, Common Tern 1, K Dye, P Allard. Whitlingham Lane CP, Nightingale 1, Bullfinch 1, Common Sandpiper 2, Common Tern 2, R Cleverley. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, D.Holman. Costessey, Wheatear 1, D.Holman
MAY 3rd, Gorleston, Arctic Skua 1, Shag 1 imm, Gannet 7, P Allard. Whitlingham CP, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, Common Sandpiper 1, C Baker, P Woolnough. Cantlet sugar factory, Little Grebe 1, Tufted Duck 60+, Pochard c20, Garganey 1 drake, Bar-tailed Godwit 12, Turnstone 1, Common Sandpiper 1, S Smith. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, D.Holman
MAY 2nd, Breydon Water, Osprey 1, RBA, Whimbrel 42, Wheatear 6, Whinchat 1, K Dye. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Common Sandpiper 2, Cetti's Warbler 3, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Peregrine 1, R Cleverley. Surlingham, Cuckoo 1, Common Buzzard 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail. Grasshopper Warbler 1, R Cleverley. Cantley sugar factory/Limpenhoe Marshes, Wheatear 2, Garganey 1 drake, Wigeon 2, Avocet 2, Curlew 2, Whimbrel 6, Common Sandpiper 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Swift 200+, Kingfisher 1, Marsh Harrier 1, C Small. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, Cuckoo 1, D.Holman
MAY 1st, Breydon Water, Garganey 2 drakes, Osprey 1, Hen Harrier 1 male, Greenshank 12, Whimbrel 65, RBA. Rockland Broad, Hobby 1, S Smith. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, D.Holman
APRIL 30th, Gt Yarmouth cemetery, Pied Flycatcher 2, Blackcap 3, Chiffchaff 3+, J Harris et al. Breydon Water, Hobby 1, Ring Ouzel 1, Wheatear 9, Whimbrel 123+, P Allard. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Arctic Tern 2, Common Sandpiper 1, Cetti's Warbler 3, Common Buzzard 1, Marsh Harrier 1, R Cleverley. Damgate Marsh, Acle, WHITE STORK 2, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Knot 1 SP, Green Sandpiper 1, Common Sandpiper 1, Whimbrel 1, Wheatear 3, Yellow Wagtail 2, J Lansdell. Gt Yarmouth - Acle A47, Whimbrel 30+, J Lansdell. Cantley sugar factory, Garganey 1 drake, Teal c50, Whimbrel 8, Common Sandpiper 1, Swift 20+, C Allcock. UEA, Norwich, Garden Warbler 1, J Gaskell. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, D.Holman
APRIL 29th, Damgate Marshes, Acle, WHITE STORK 2, Wheatear 2, D Russell et al. Breydon Water, Little Gull 1, J Harris, Greenshank 6, Whimbrel 25+, Grey Plover 11, Bar-tailed Godwit 80, Knot 30, Dunlin c450, D Russell. Rockland Broad, Short-eared Owl 1, RBA. Great Yarmouth cemetery, Pied Flycatcher 1 1st year male, Fieldfare 1, Lesser Whitethroat 1, Willow Warbler 8, Chiffchaff 6, Blackcap 3, D Russell. Buckenham Marshes, Hobby 1, Black-tailed Godwit 3, Green Sandpiper 2, Whimbrel 3, Common Snipe 1, Barn Owl 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Yellow Wagtail 2, C Baker, S Smith. Thorpe Marshes, Haddiscoe, Osprey 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Fieldfare 6, Yellow Wagtail 1, A Allen. Gorleston, Fulmar 1, Gannet 1, Common Scoter 1, Kittiwake 2, Yellow-legged Gull 1 1st year, Turnstone 15, Sanderling 7, Whimbrel 3, Ringed Plover 1, Swift 1, J Gaskell. Cantley sugarbeet factory/Limpenhoe Marshes, Cuckoo 2+, Wheatear 12, Yellow Wagtail 6, Whimbrel c25, Garganey 1 drake, Greenshank 1, Grey Wagtail 1, G Hatt. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Hobby 1, Common Sandpiper 2, Grasshopper Warbler 1, Reed Warbler 1, Sedge Warbler 6+, J.Emerson. Colney GP, Bowthorpe, Nightingale 1, D.Holman
APRIL 28th, Breydon Water, Little Gull 3, Arctic Tern 2, Spotted Redshank 4, Hen Harrier 1, P allard. Damgate Marshes, Acle, WHITE STORK 2, T Stride. Buckenham Marshes, Wigeon 4, Greenshank 2, Swift 25+, S Smith, D Machin, D Russell. Costessey, Wheatear 1, D.Holman
APRIL 27th, Breydon Water, Whimbrel 116+, Greenshank 9, Common Sandpiper 1, Common Crane 4, Swift 4+, K Dye, J Harris.
APRIL 26th, Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 1, Common Sandpiper 1, Common Snipe 1, Swift 30+, Cetti's Warbler 4, Kingfisher 1, R Cleverley. Limpenhoe Marshes, Kingfisher 1, Arctic Tern 1, Yellow Wagtail 1, Swift 4, G Hatt. Wickhampton Marshes, Grasshopper Warbler 2, G Hatt. Earlham, Arctic Tern 1 flew towards Colney, RBA.
APRIL 25th, Burgh Castle, Ring Ouzel 4, RBA. Thorpe Marshes, Grasshopper Warbler, R Cleverley. Whitlingham Lane CP, Common Sandpiper 1, House Martin 3, Swallow 50+, R Cleverley.
APRIL 24th, Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Grasshopper Warbler 1, R Cleverley. Whitlingham Lane CP, Arctic Tern 4, Common Tern 7, Green Sandpiper 1, Swift 1, House Martin 1, Swallow 100+, J Lansdell J Emerson. Claxton/Rockland Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, J Lansdell. Hardley Flood, Common Tern 2, Sand Martin 50+, J Lansdell. Breydon Water south wall, Ring Ouzel 2, Whimbrel 18, Arctic Tern 12 flew east, RBA. Colney GP, Arctic Tern 7+, Swift 2, D Hollman. Private site in upper Yare valley, Arctic Tern 4, Bar-tailed Godwit 1, P Kitchener. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Arctic Tern 4, Little Gull 11, B Harding.
APRIL 23rd, R Wensum, Norwich, Bewick's Swan 1 near Cow Tower, J Emerson.
APRIL 22nd, Halvergate Marshes, Common Crane 5, Whimbrel 17, RBA. Breydon Water, Lanner 1, Little Gull 1 2nd year, Sandwich Tern 6, Greenshank 4, Spotted Redshank 1, Whimbrel 2, Common Sandpiper 1, K Dye, P Allard. Wheat Fen, Ring Ouzel 2, RBA. Costessey, Norwich, Osprey 1 at 08.00, RBA. Gorleston, Glaucous Gull 1 imm flew north, Kittiwake 1, Sandwich Tern 2, 'comic' tern 5, Turnstone 7, J Gaskell. Buckenham Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, Peregrine 1, Common Buzzard 1, Pintail 1, Common Snipe 2, G Hatt.
APRIL 21st, Breydon Water, Spoonbill 1 flew east, Greenshank 3, A Stride, K Dye. Thorpe Marshes, Goshawk 1, RBA. Norwich, Pied Flycatcher 1 male in Earlham cemetery, Bewick's Swan 1 opposite Rosary Rd , RBA et al. Bowthorpe/Earlham, Norwich, Arctic Tern 1, RBA. Acl;e - Beighton, Little Ringed Plover 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Common Snipe 1, White Wagtail 1, A Stride. Buckenham Marshes, Sedge Warbler 7, Ruff 8 inc 2 SP males, Pintail 1 male, Short-eared Owl 1, C Small, C Baker. Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, Cuckoo 1, Grasshopper Warbler 2, C Baker, D Russell.
APRIL 20th, Norwich, Bewick's Swan 1 near Greens Gym, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 male, Short-eared Owl 1, Pintail 1, Common Snipe 1 'drumming', Ruff 8, Sedge Warbler 2, Cetti's Warbler1, RBA, J Lansdell. Halvergate Marshes, Common Crane 5 flew over, Lapland Bunting 1 male, P Allard. Breydon Water, Little Tern 5, K Dye. Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 4, Barn Owl 1, J Lansdell.
APRIL 19th, Breydon Water, Spotted Redshank 3, Greenshank 1, Common Buzzard 1, Arctic Tern 1, P Allard. Gorleston, Turnstone 26, A Stride. Hopton, Firecrest 1, RBA.
APRIL 18th, R.Wensum, Central Norwich, Bewicks Swan 1, S Smith. Strumpshaw Fen, Osprey 1, D Bryant.
APRIL 17th, R Wensum, Norwich, Bewicks Swan 1, RBA. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Common Buzzard 2, Willow Warbler 2, Cuckoo 2, R Cleverley.
APRIL 16th, Breydon Water, Lanner 1, Whimbrel 2, RBA. Cantley Marshes, Montagu's Harrier 1 ringtail west at 12.40, Water Pipit 1, RBA. Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 5+, RBA. Wickhampton Marshes, Grasshopper Warbler 1, G Hatt.
APRIL 15th, Buckenham Marshes, Pintail 3, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Ruff 15, Swallow 15+, Reed Warbler 1, Common Whitethroat 1, C Small, C & S Allcock.
APRIL 14th, Breydon Water, Wheatear 5, K Dye. Buckenham Marshes, Pintail 3, Avocet 2, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Swallow c20, S Smith, D Machin.
APRIL 13th, Breydon Water, Whimbrel 2, K Dye.
APRIL 12th, Breydon Water, Short-eared Owl 1, Sandwich Tern 2, Spotted Redshank 2, Greenshank 1, Wheatear 3, K Dye. Norwich, Waxwing 4 on Adelaide/West End Street, RBA. Rockland/Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, Barn Owl 1, Swallow c5, Sand Martin 1, J Lansdell. Buckenham Marshes, Black-tailed Godwit 128, Ruff 16, Avocet 6, Curlew 1, Pintail 3 (2 drakes), J Lansdell.
APRIL 11th, Buckenham Marshes, Ruff 1, Black-tailed Godwit 3, J Harris. Breydon Water, Lanner 1, Greenshank 1, Swallow 1, K Dye. Acle-Beighton, Green Sandpiper 1, S Smith. Gorleston, Ring Ouzel 1, RBA. Keswick, Common Buzzard 4, R.Cleverley. Colney GP, Little Egret 1, Common Tern 1, D.Holman
APRIL 10th, Blofield Heath, Ring Ouzel 1, Redwing 3, Fieldfare 2, Marsh Harrier 1 male, S Smith, R Cleverley. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 2, Sand Martin 2, Cetti's Warbler 2, R Cleverley. Breydon Water, Hen Harrier 1 male, Short-eared Owl 1, White Wagtail 1, RBA. Hopton, Black Redstart 1, White Wagtail 1, Great Skua 1, RBA. Beighton-Acle, Green Sandpiper 1, S Smith.
APRIL 9th, Blofield Heath, Ring Ouzel 1 male still west of Pedham Road, RBA. Berney Marshes, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Pochard 2, S Smith. Buckenham Marshes, Little Ringed Plover 1, Avocet 2, Pintail 1 drake, Common Buzzard 2, S Smith, D Machin.
APRIL 8th, Blofield Heath, Ring Ouzel 1 male with Fieldfares, D Bryant. Breydon Water, Greenshank 1, Peregrine 1, K Dye. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Common Snipe 1, Little-ringed Plover 2, Green Sandpiper 1, Sand Martin 4, Cetti's Warbler 5, Willow Warbler 1, R Cleverley. Buckenham Marshes, Little Ringed Plover 1, Golden Plover 25, Ruff 7, Common Buzzard 1, S Smith, D Machin.
APRIL 7th, Gorleston, Turnstone 14, J Gaskell. Thorpe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, A Allen. Beacon Park, Gorleston, Black Redstart 2, Wheatear 1, P Allard.
APRIL 6th, Gt Yarmouth, Common Buzzard 2, Goshawk 1 possible, A Stride. Breydon Water, large falcon sp? possibly Lanner or hybrid chasing Black-tailed Godwits, K Dye. Beacon Park, Gorleston, Hawfinch, RBA. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 2, Sedge Warbler 1, Cetti's Warbler 1+, R Cleverley. Buckenham Marshes, Little Ringed Plover 1, Short-eared Owl 2, Knot 1, Ruff 19, Black-tailed Godwit 4, Fieldfare 10, Redwing 5, Sedge Warbler 1+, P Woolnough. Gorleston, Turnstone 11, J Gaskell.
APRIL 5th, Gorleston, Black Redstart 1, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Ruff 40, Black-tailed Godwit 4, Avocet 5,Knot 1, Little Egret 3, Common Buzzard 1, Wigeon x Teal hybrid 1, J Lansdell. Gorleston, Gannet 2, J Gaskell. Cantley Marshes, Curlew 133, Great Black-backed Gull 1 1st year, J Lansdell.
APRIL 4th, Colney GP, first House Martin 1, D.Holman
APRIL 3rd, Breydon Water, Sandwich Tern 4, A Stride. Strumpshaw Fen, FERRUGINOUS DUCK 1, Water Pipit 1, RBA. Gorleston, Red-throated Diver 1, J Gaskell. Colney GP, Black-tailed Godwit 1, D.Holman
APRIL 2nd, Breydon Water, Sandwich Tern 2, A Stride, K Dye. Gt Yarmouth south denes, Black Redstart 1 singing, J Harris. Cantley Marshes, Jack Snipe 1, Ruff 2, Curlew 150+, Cetti's Warbler 2, S Smith. Gorleston, Red-throated Diver 4, Gannet 17, J Gaskell. Colney GP, Barnacle Goose 2, D.Holman
April 1st, Beighton, Golden Plover 310+, S Smith, D Machin. Brundall, Common Buzzard 3, C Baker. Thorpe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, A Allen. Rockland, Short-eared Owl 3, RBA. Breydon Water south wall, Lanner 1, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Common Snipe 1, Green Sandpiper 1, Blackcap 1, G Moates. Buckenham Marshes, Merlin 1, Barn Owl 1, Little Egret 1, Shelduck 44, G Moates.
MARCH 31st, Whitlingham CP, Caspian Gull 1 3rd year, J Emerson. Surlingham Broad, Green Sandpiper 1, Willow Warbler 1, C Small. Buckenham Marshes, Avocet 2, Little Ringed Plover 2, Ruff 20, S Smith, D Machin. Cantley Marshes, Ruff 18, Cetti's Warbler 1, S Smith. Beighton, Golden Plover c400, S Smith, D Machin.
MARCH 30th, Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 1, Cetti's Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 2, R Cleverley. Surlingham Church Marsh, Garganey 2, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 2, Chiffchaff 3, J Bradley. Breydon Water, Red Kite 2 flew north at 13.50, J Harris. Thorpe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, Woodcock 1, A Allen. Caister, White Wagtail 5, RBA. Colney GP, Sand Martin 5+, first Swallow 2, D.Holman
MARCH 29th, Colney, Reed Warbler 1, RBA. Surlingham Church Marsh, Garganey 2, RBA. Burgh Castle, Red Kite 1 flew south, J Burton. Wickhampton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, G Hatt. Limpenhoe/Freethorpe, Grey Partridge 2, G Hatt. Colney GP, Wigeon 13+, D.Holman
MARCH 28th, Breydon Water, Spotted Redshank 1, K Dye. Cantley, Red Kite 2 drifted north 17.10-17.20, S Smith. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Chiffchaff 3, Cetti's Warbler 2, Common Snipe 3, Oystercatcher 2, Stock Dove 9, R Cleverley. Wickhampton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, G Hatt.
MARCH 27th, Gt Yarmouth harbour mouth, Black Redstart 1 singing. Colney GP, Little Egret 1, D.Holman
MARCH 26th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Cetti's Warbler 1, Chiffchaff 1, S Smith. Bradwell, Red Kite 1 south at 11.33, K Bamford. Great Yarmouth North Denes, Wheatear 3-4 males, J.Lansdell. Hardley Flood, Avocet 2, Common Snipe 2, Great black-backed Gull 1, Kingfisher 1, J.Lansdell. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Goldeneye 1 male, Cetti's Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 4, R.Cleverley. Gorleston cemetery, Firecrest 1, RBA. Gt Yarmouth harbour mouth, Black Redstart 1 singing, J Gaskell.
MARCH 25th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Cetti's Warbler 1, Common Buzzard , S Smith. Central Norwich, Peregrines on cathedral spire have layed a second egg and showing well from Cathedral Close (webcam at http://www.cathedral.org.uk/aboutus/peregrin-falcons-peregrines-cathedral-spire.aspx), J.Lansdell. Norwich, Common Buzzard 1 over A47/A11 junction in morning, M.Smith. Buckenham Marshes, Marsh Harrier 1, Common Buzzard 1, Ruff 7, Little Egret 1, S Smith, D Machin. Strumpshaw Fen, Willow Warbler 2, Chiffchaff 1, J Burrell, Greenshank 1, RSPB. Beighton, Common Buzzarf 1, S Smith,D Machin.
MARCH 24th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Cetti's Warbler 1, S Smith. Whimbrel 1, RBA. Haddiscoe, Short-eared Owl 1, A Allen. Breydon Water Little Gull 9 (8 adults + 1 3cy) 10.00 then flew east at 10.10, Grey Plover 18, Pintail 4, K Dye. Gt Yarmouth north denes, Woodlark 1, Wheatear 3, Snow Bunting 3, P Allard. Beighton, Fieldfare 50+, S Smith. Acle, Common Buzzard 2, A Stride, D Machin. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Common Snipe 8, Water Rail 1, P Woolnough. Central Norwich, Common Buzzard 1 north over Corton Road 14.30, J.Lansdell. Gt Yarmouth harbour mouth, Caspian Gull 1, Red-throated Diver 5, Gannet 4, J Gaskell.
MARCH 23rd, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Marsh Harrier 1, Ruff 4, Kingfisher 1,Cetti's Warbler 1, S Smith. Belton, Black Redstart 1, R Conner. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little Ringed Plover 2, Common Snipe 4, Dunlin 1, Goldeneye 1, Chiffchaff 2, Cetti's Warbler 3, R Cleverley. Breydon Water, Knot 40, Grey Plover 17, K Dye.
MARCH 22nd, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4 til 1750 then flew off west (presumably to roost), Chiffchaff 1, Peregrine 1 fem, Curlew 170, Avocet 1, S Smith, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Little Egret 2, Peregrine 1 male, Common Buzzard 3, Avocet 3, Dunlin 25, Ruff 79, Common Snipe 2, RBA. Beighton, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, RBA. Hassingham Beck, Chiffchaff 1, RBA. Breydon Water, Avocet 224, K Dye.
MARCH 21st, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Ruff 8, Stonechat 1, Cetti's Warbler 3, Chiffchaff 1, S Smith. Breydon Water south wall, Garganey 1 drake, Greenshank 1, P Allard, Chiffchaff 2 singing, Mediterranean Gull 2 adults, Marsh harrier 2, K.Dye Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Little-ringed Plover 1, Cetti's Warbler 4, Chiffchaff 2, R.Cleverley. Gorleston, Black Redstart 1, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Red-breasted Merganser 1 fem still present, B.Lewis
MARCH 20th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Little Egret 1, Chiffchaff 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, S Smith, R.Cleverley, Peregrine 1, Common Buzzard 2, Marsh Harrier 2, Curlew 500+, P Fairman. Norwich, GLOSSY IBIS 2 flew south over A47 3 miles west of the city at 14.20, RBA. Langley Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, Barn Owl 1, J Emerson.
MARCH 19th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Marsh Harrier 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, S Smith. Gt Yarmouth north denes, Wheatear 5+, J Harris. Wickhampton Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, G.Hatt. Colney GP, Green Sandpiper 1, first Sand Martin 4, D.Holman
MARCH 18th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Dunlin 6, S Smith. Common Crane 1, R Conner. Buckenham Marshes, Avocet 6, Ruff c50, Golden Plover 30, Little Egret 3, Marsh Harrier 1, S Smith, D Machin, P.Woolnough. Hopton, Black Redstart 1, RBA. Beighton, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, P.Woolnough.
MARCH 17th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, M Smart. Common Crane 1, Merlin 1, P Woolnough. Gorleston golf course, Wheatear 1, Lounge Lizzards. Surlingham, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Marsh Harrier 1, Little Egret 1, Kingfisher 1, Chiffchaff 1, R Cleverley, J Bradley. Buckenham Marshes, Mediterranean Gull 1 adult in SP, Marsh Harrier 3, Little Egret 3, Ringed Plover 2, Avocet 8, Ruff 20+, Common Snipe 1, S Smith, D Machin. Gt Yarmouth harbour, Lesser Black-backed Gull 1 possible juvenile, J Gaskell.
MARCH 16th, Breydon Water, Bewicks Swan 25, J Harris. Thorpe Marshes, Norwich, Goldeneye 1, Common Snipe 4, Cetti's Warbler 2, R Cleverley.
MARCH 15th, Norwich, Waxwing 3 on Belvoir St, RBA. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Dunlin 12, Common Snipe 3, Goldeneye 1 imm drake, Cetti's Warbler 3, R Cleverley.
MARCH 14th,Wickhampton Marshes, Merlin 1, G Hatt.
MARCH 13th, Gorleston, Beacon Park, Black Redstart 1, Lounge Lizards. Bradwell, Black Redstart 1, R Conner. Buckenham Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Ruff 3, S Smith. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Green Sandpiper 1, Avocet 1, per R.Cleverley
MARCH 12th, Gorleston, Black Redstart 1, RBA. Breydon Water north wall, Garganey 1, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 4 at West End Street, RBA. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Chiffchaff 1, R.Cleverley
MARCH 11th, Cantley Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4 (at least one darvic ringed) mid am then flew towards Buckenham and not relocated despite searching, Little Egret 1, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 24, Egyptian Goose 16, Shelduck 36, Wigeon 522, Teal 272, Gadwall 64, Shoveler 13, Pintail 4 (2 males), Curlew 82, Ruff 32, Dunlin 14, Common Snipe 2, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Black-headed Gull 1224, Common Buzzard 3, C.Small. Curlew c175, D.Russell. Surlingham Church Marsh, Northern Bullfinch 1, Siskin 2, Lesser Redpoll 6, Little Egret 1, Common Buzzard 2, J.Bradley. Buckenham Marshes, Common Crane 1 adult, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 28 (presumed same flock as above), Kingfisher 1, Peregrine 1, Common Buzzard 2, D.Russell, S.Smith et al. Halvergate Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 male, Marsh Harrier 3, S.Smith. Cantley Sugar Beet Factory, Pochard c20, Teal c100, Gadwall c50, Wigeon c25, Shoveler c30, Lapwing 142, Marsh Harrier 3, D.Russell
MARCH 10th, Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 2, Marsh Harrier 2, S Smith, Short-eared Owl 4+, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Peregrine 1, Cormorant 314 flew north at dusk, J Lansdell. Waveney Forest, Common Crossbill 25+, Lounge Lizzards. Haddiscoe, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Hen Harrier 1 male, Short-eared Owl 5, Lounge Lizards. Cantley Marshes, Pintail 3 (2 drakes), Ruff 9, Curlew 100+, Marsh Harrier 1, S Smith, D Machin. Caister, Snow Bunting c20, A Wilkinson. Gt Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8, J Lansdell. Reedham, GLOSSY IBIS 4, RBA.
MARCH 9th, Reedham Seven Mile Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4 at 15.34 (viewable from Wherrymans Way 1mile east of Reedham), RBA. Thorpe Marshes/Haddiscoe Marshes, Red Kite 2, Short-eared Owl 2, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Red-breasted Merganser 1 redhead, RBA. Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1 drake (visible from Mill), RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 1 in Sunningdale, 25 in St Stephens Gate, RBA.
MARCH 8th, Reedham Seven Mile Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, P Allard. Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA. Hopton, Common Crossbill 1 flew over, RBA. Buckenham/Cantley Marshes, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 24, Barnacle Goose 21 (+ usual hybrid), Pintail 6, Ruff c130, Black-tailed Godwit c145, Curlew 68+, Dunlin 51, Little Egret 1, Peregrine 2, Common Buzzard 2, Barn Owl 1, J.Lansdell. Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, Barn Owl 3, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, J.Lansdell. Keswick, Common Buzzard 4, Little Egret 1, Redwing 60+, R Cleverley.
MARCH 7th, Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA.
MARCH 6th, Berney Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 2, P Allard. Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA. Gorleston, Great crested Grebe 1, Dunlin 1, Turnstone 12, Snow Bunting 1 flew north, J Gaskell.
MARCH 5th, Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1, RBA.
MARCH 4th, Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1 drake, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA, Grey Wagtail 1, Kingfisher 1, Little Egret 1, R Cleverley. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, P Allard. Berney Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4 then flew east, Whooper Swan 5, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 18, Tundra Bean Goose 13, Spotted Redshank 1, P Allard. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, [Black Swan 1], hybrid Goose thought probably Ross's Goose x Lesser White-fronted Goose 1, Wigeon x Gadwall 1 male, Gadwall 31, Shoveler 3, Tufted Duck c175, Pochard 12, Goldeneye 1 imm/male, Common Snipe 3, Siskin sev, J.Lansdell. Gt Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8, Short-eared Owl 1, T Stride. Breydon Water south wall, Woodcock 1, K Dye. Gorleston, Red-throated Diver 10, Gannet 2, Turnstone 30, Sanderling 1, Dunlin 1, J Gaskell.
MARCH 3rd, Marlingford, AMERICAN WIGEON 1 drake, Kingfisher 1, J.Lansdell, Red Kite 2, D.Bryant, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA. Caister, Snow Bunting c60 from Second Avenue, A.Wilkinson. Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4, R Wilton/M.Smith. Burgh Castle, GLOSSY IBIS 4 twice over late afternoon (same as above), Short-eared Owl 1, Barn Owl 1, Twite 4, Rock Pipit 1, R.Fairhead/Lounge Lizards. Great Yarmouth Seafront, Mediterranean Gull 25 (8 1st yrs), J.Lansdell
MARCH 2nd, Marlingford, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, AMERICAN WIGEON 1 drake, RBA.
MARCH 1st, Buckenham Marshes, Dunlin c115, Ruff c119, Common Snipe 2, Black-tailed Godwit 205, Curlew 71, Barnacle Goose c20 (+ 1 hybrid), Common Buzzard 1, J.Lansdell. Burgh Castle, Twite 4, Barn Owl 1, Lounge Lizards.
FEBRUARY 29th, Berney Marsh, GLOSSY IBIS 4 flew north at 07.15, R Fairhead. Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 4 at 14.15, Short-eared Owl 1, J Harris. P Walton. Cantley, GLOSSY IBIS 3 flew north at c09.00, D Machin.
FEBRUARY 28th, Burgh Castle, GLOSSY IBIS 3 early am then flew towards Halvergate Marshes, P Allard. Twite 5, Pale-bellied Brent Goose 2, RBA. Gt Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8, Bewicks Swan 2, Short-eared Owl 1, R Fairhead. Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 1, Merlin 2, Hen Harrier 1+, Short-eared Owl 3, Peregrine 1, Marsh Harrier 3+, R Fairhead, R Cleverley. Strumpshaw Fen, Smew 1 redhead, RBA. Haddiscoe, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Norton Marshes, Whooper Swan 5, Bewicks Swan 8, RBA.
FEBRUARY 27th, Berney Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 3, Bittern 1, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5 still, RBA. Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 2, Hen Harrier 3 (2 males), Marsh Harrier 5+, Merlin 1, Peregrine 2, Short-eared Owl 3, Little Egret 1, J Lansdell et al.
FEBRUARY 26th, Halvergate Marshes, GLOSSY IBIS 5, P.Allard. Short-eared Owl 2+, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 briefly, per C Baker. Breydon Water, Pink-footed Goose 5,560, Ross's Goose 1, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 140, Pale-bellied Brent Goose 2, Shoveler 326, Twite 5, P.Allard. Thurlton, Chiffchaff 1 singing, A Allen. Whitlingham Lane CP, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1 juv, RBA
FEBRUARY 25th, Breydon Water, Pink-footed Goose c4,500, Ross's Goose 1, Canada Goose 2, Bewick's Swan 2, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Peregrine 1, Avocet 358, Rock Pipit 2, P.Allard, K.Dye. Bawburgh, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1 juv, Common Buzzard 1, Water Rail 1, J.Emerson.
FEBRUARY 24th, Breydon Water, Bewick's Swan 217 east, Ross's Goose 1 adult, Twite 5, Whooper Swan 1 north east, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 188, Avocet 223, P.Allard, A. Stride. Great Yarmouth A47 Acle Straight, Whooper Swan 8, Bewick's Swan 2, Curlew 23, Snipe 1, A.Stride. Marlingford, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, RBA.
FEBRUARY 23rd, Berney Marshes and Haddiscoe Island, GLOSSY IBIS 5 (2 white darvic-ringed), Marsh Harrier 4, Peregrine 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Ross's Goose 1 adult, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 398, Pale-bellied Brent Goose 2, Bewick's Swan 62 east, Short-eared Owl 2, P.Allard, K.Dye. Hen Harrier 1 male, J.Lansdell. Haddiscoe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 3, A.Allen. Great Yarmouth, Velvet Scoter 1 female off south beach, RBA. Great Yarmouth A47 Acle Straight, Whooper Swan 8 (3 juvs), Bewicks Swan 2, Mute Swan 37, J.Lansdell. Norwich, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 flew SE over Keswick Mill towards Marston Marshes, RBA. A47 Acle Straight, GLOSSY IBIS 2 flew over towards Stokesby at 16.50. RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Peregrine 1, Meally Redpoll 1+, Lesser Redpoll 10-15, D Russell. Norwich, Peregrine 2 over Ipswich Rd, R Cleverley. Norwich, SERIN 1 rpt singing in Earlham Cemetery, RBA.
FEBRUARY 22nd, Caister/Ormesby, WHITE-TAILED EAGLE 1 in field off A149 early morning before flying towards Ormesby at 07.45 J.Harris (left area and found in field ENE of Stalham at 08.30), RBA. Tuddenham, Little Egret 1, R Cleverley.
FEBRUARY 21st, Halvergate Marshes, Ross's Goose 1 adult, P.Allard. Great Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8 (3 juvs), P.Allard. Caister/Ormesby, WHITE-TAILED EAGLE 1 in tree off A149 late afternoon, RBA. Surrey Street, Norwich, Pied Wagtail 200-300 gathering to roost, J.Lansdell. Caister/Ormesby, WHITE-TAILED EAGLE 1 in trees south of A149 from 16.23 til dusk, RBA
FEBRUARY 20th, Marlingford, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, Osprey 1 reported but v.pale Common Buzzard present later, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 2 redheads, RBA. Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1, S Smith. Great Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8 (3 juvs), Bewicks Swan 3, S.Smith. Breydon Water, Twite 5 at western end, J.Welsby. Halvergate, Grey Partridge 1 just west of village, S.Smith. Caister North Beach, Snow Bunting c70, RBA.
FEBRUARY 19th, Colney GP, Norwich. GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, P Woolnough, Marlingford, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 the same bird at Colney earlier, S Smith, D Machin, Osprey, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 1 redhead, Kingfisher, P Woolnough. Buckenham Marshes, Eurasian White-fronted Goose c200, Black-tailed Godwit 164 including 2 colour ringed birds, Dunlin c20, Common Snipe 1, Ruff 2, S Smith, D Machin. Halvergate Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 male, Marsh Harrier 1 female, S Smith, D Machin. Great Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8 (3 juvs), Bewicks Swan 3, T Stride.
FEBRUARY 18th, Colney GP, Norwich, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, J Lansdell. Gt Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 8 ( 2 juvs), Bewicks Swan 2, P Ransome. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, C Baker. Haddiscoe Marshes, Marsh Harrier 1, Barn Owl 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Ruff 1, Stonechat 1 pair, S Smith, D Machin. Halvergate Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, D Russell. Gorleston, Red-throated Diver 10, Gannet 16, Great-crested Grebe 1, Velvet Scoter 1, Mediterranean Gull 1, Caspian Gull 1, Sanderling 6, Ringed Plover 1, J Gaskell. Marlingford, Osprey 1, R Conner. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, Pintail 2 fems, Peregrine 1 over, J.Emerson
FEBRUARY 17th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c50, RBA. Gt Yarmouth, Whooper Swan 5, Bewicks Swan 2, Mute Swan 46, Pink-footed Goose 30, S Smith.
FEBRUARY 16th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c50, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 1 redhead, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, RBA. Gt Yarmouth, Velvet Scoter 1 offshore, RBA, Mediterranean Gull c70 ( 9 colour ringed), Lapwing 110 flew out to sea, J Lansdell, Whooper Swan 5, Bewick's Swan 2, Mute Swan 42, all north of A47 half a mile west of the town, R Fairhead, S Smith. Cringleford/UEA Broad, Bullfinch 3, Common Buzzard 2, Goosander 1 redhead, Kingfisher 1, R Cleverley.
FEBRUARY 15th, Buckenham/Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c87, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 2 redheads, RBA.
FEBRUARY 14th, Burgh Castle, Twite 5, Lounge Lizzards. Lound, Bewicks Swan 3 flew over, Lounge Lizzards. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 2 redheads, Scaup 1 female, RBA. Buckenham/Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 55, RBA. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Dunlin 1, Goosander 1 redhead, J.Emerson.
FEBRUARY 13th, Surlingham Marshes, Northern Bullfinch 1, Little Egret 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Peregrine 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Kingfisher 2, J Bradley.
FEBRUARY 12th, Rockland Broad, Smew 2 redheads, Goosander 11 (6 drakes), S Smith, D Machin et al. Breydon Water, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 3, Goldeneye 1 drake, Twite 5, P Allard, K Dye. Gorleston, Black-necked Grebe 1, Great-crested Grebe 1, Common Scoter 11, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 3, Grey Plover 1+, Sanderling 1, Dunlin 1, Turnstone 6+, Mediterranean Gull 1, J Gaskell et al. Whitlingham Lane CP, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1, Goldeneye 2, Pochard 140, Gadwall x Wigeon 1, J Lansdell/G.Moates. Burgh Castle, Smew 3 redheads, Lounge Lizards. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 65, G.Moates. Norwich, Waxwing 16 flew over Alexandrea Rd, RBA. UEA, Norwich, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 flew over the broad towars Earlham Rd marshes, RBA.
FEBRUARY 11th, Rockland Broad, Smew 2 redheads, Goosander 3 redheads + 11 Goosander on the river (10 males), C Baker. Bittern 1, RBA. Breydon Water, Smew 4, Goosander 5, P Allard. Earlham Rd, Norwich, Turtle Dove 1, RBA. Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 77, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 284, Greylag Goose <200 including 3 red neck collared birds 'HPB, HPH and HVT', Black-tailed Godwit 185, Common Snipe 1, Ruff 1, C Small. Strumpshaw Fen, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, RBA. Woodcock 1, Water Rail 1, C Small. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 1, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1, RBA. Gorleston, Black Redstart 1 on Morrison's car park, RBA. Bradwell, Smew 1 on Doles Lane, R Fairhead.
FEBRUARY 10th, Rockland Broad, Smew 2 redheads, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c70, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 flew over and towards Thorpe Broad at 10.30, RBA. Gt Yarmouth, Iceland Gull 1 juv flew towards South Quay at 15.45, RBA.
FEBRUARY 9th, Whitlingham CP, Smew 1 redhead, Goldeneye 1 imm male, Pochard 89, Tufted Duck 308, Pochard x Tufted Duck 1 male (new bird), Wigeon x Gadwall 1 male, Pintail 1 fem, Shoveler c10, Kingfisher 1, Siskin and Lesser Redpoll sev, J.Lansdell, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 1, RBA. Goosander 1 drake, P Woolnough. Strumpshaw Fen, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, RBA. Great Yarmouth Cemetery, Woodcock 8, A.Stride. Caister Road Cemetery, Yarmouth, Woodcock 6, B.Bradnum. Breydon Water, Bewicks Swan 13, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 411, Goldeneye 1 fem, P.Allard
FEBRUARY 8th, Rockland Broad, Smew 2 redheads, Bittern 1, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Smew 1, Red-breasted Merganser 1, RBA. Belton, Hen Harrier 1, Chiffchaff 1, Lounge Lizards, Burgh Castle, Woodcock 1, Avocet 10, Common Snipe 2, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 79, R Fairhead.
FEBRUARY 7th, Breydon Water west end, Goosander 5, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 411 (site record count), Bittern 1, Bewick's Swan 22, P Allard. Breydon Water pumphouse, Goosander 4, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 13, Rock Pipit 1, Song Thrush 5, Marsh Harrier 3, Avocet 82, Great Crested Grebe 1, Little Grebe 3, Green Woodpecker 1, K Dye. Kingfisher 2, Curlew 119, R Fairhead. Gorleston, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 25 in off the sea and continued east late am, I Smith. Yarmouth South Beach, Velvet Scoter 1 female opposite monument, R.Fairhead. Acle Bridge, Bewick's Swan 50, Whooper Swan 2, R Cobbold. Hardley Flood, Bittern 2, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c80, RBA. Haddiscoe/Thorpe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 3, Green Sandpiper 1, Common Snipe 1, Woodcock 1, A Allen.
FEBRUARY 6th, Gt Yarmouth seafront, Mediterranean Gull 35 +, RBA. Breydon Water west end, Goosander 16, Twite 5, White-fronted Goose 22, Pintail 208, P Allard. Rock Pipit 3, R Fairhead. Breydon Water pumphouse, Smew 1 redhead, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 3, R Fairhead. Thorpe Marsh, Norwich, Dunlin 1, Common Snipe 8, Water Rail 2, Teal 39, Pochard 31, Wigeon 4, Siskin 11, R Cleverley.
FEBRUARY 5th, Cantley sugarbeet factory, Marsh Harrier 1, Grey Plover 1, Dunlin 1, Ruff 8, Curlew 3, Redshank 2, Common Snipe 10+, Water Pipit 7, S Smith, D Machin. Halvergate Marshes, Marsh Harrier 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Short-eared Owl 1, Pink-footed Goose c700, S Smith, D Machin. Thorpe Marshes, Green Sandpiper 1, A Allen. Haddiscoe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, A Allen. Norwich, Lapwing 43 over Newmarket St, Norwich presumably cold weather refugees, R.Cleverley. Whitlingham Lane CP, Bittern 1, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Bewicks Swan 2 flew over, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, Goldeneye 1, Ruff 1, Dunlin 1, D Russell.
FEBRUARY 4th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 50+, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, J Ferguson. Rock Pipit 2, Bearded Tit 1+, C Small. Whitlingham Lane CP, Scaup 1, RBA. Cantley sugarbeet factory, Water Pipit 3, Knot 1, Dunlin 16, Common Snipe 1, C Small. Strumpshaw Fen, Crossbill 1 female, C Small. Halvergate Marshes, Ross's Goose 1, Pink-footed Goose 3000+, Common Buzzard 1, Marsh Harrier 3, Common Snipe 6+, Dunlin 12, S Smith, D Machin.
FEBRUARY 3rd, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 47, Eurasian White-fronted Goose c130, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, P Allard. Langley, Short-eared Owl 1, D Machin.
FEBRUARY 2nd, Whitlingham Lane CP, Knot 1 briefly at 12.05 then west, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, P Ransome. Strumpshaw Fen, Red-crested Pochard 1 fem, RBA. Great Yarmouth Seafront, Velvet Scoter 1 fem, RBA.
FEBRUARY 1st, Strumpshaw Fen, Red-crested Pochard 2 fems, RBA. Haddiscoe Marshes, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Halvergate Marshes, Ross's Goose 1 with the Pink-footed Goose flock, Green Sandpiper 1, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 20 in carpark of Farmfoods Store, Westwick St, RBA
JANUARY 31st, Haddiscoe Marshes, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, A Allen. Halvergate Marshes, ROSS'S GOOSE 1, Tundra Bean Goose 2, Pink-footed Goose 100's, C Small. Strumpshaw Fen, Red-crested Pochard 2 females (1 colour ringed), C Small.
JANUARY 30th, Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, J Lansdell. Norwich, Woodcock 1 over Newmarket St, R Cleverley.
JANUARY 29th, Wickhampton Marshes, Bewick's Swan 11, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 2, Peregrine 1, Hen Harrier 1 male, G Hatt. Strumpshaw Fen, Bittern 1, RBA. Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, RBA. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, RBA. Thorpe Marshes, Peregrine 1, Barn Owl 1, A Allen. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA.
JANUARY 28th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c80, RBA, Eurasian White-fronted Goose c200, Ruff 5+, Black-tailed Godwit 1, Peregrine 1, S Smith, D Machin. Halvergate Marshes, Short-eared Owl 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Pink-footed Goose c800, S Smith, D Machin. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, P Allard. Rockland Broad, Short-eared Owl 1, RBA.
JANUARY 27th, Cantley/Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, RBA. Strumpshaw Fen, Red Crested Pochard 1, RBA. Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, K Dye.
JANUARY 26th, Fritton, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Spoonbill 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Hen Harrier 2, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c80, RBA.
JANUARY 25th, Claxton Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, C Small. Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, A Allen. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Eurasian White-fronted Goose c160, Taiga Bean Goose c80, RBA. Brundall Gardens, Peregrine 1, S Smith.
JANUARY 24th, Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, Snow Bunting 24, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 10+ on Exeter St, RBA. Burgh Castle, Twite 5, Black-tailed Godwit 45, Dunlin 140, Rock Pipit 3, R Fairhead. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, Blackcap 1, R Fairhead.
JANUARY 23rd, Norwich, Waxwing 35 on Orchard St, RBA. Cantley sugarbeet factory, Ruff 4, Curew 3, Redshank 11, Marsh Harrier 1, Cetti's Warbler 2, S Smith. Gt Yarmouth, Velvet Scoter 1 off Pleasure Beach, K Dye, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Breydon Water south wall, Twite 5, I Smith.
JANUARY 22nd, Haddiscoe Marshes, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 40+ on Orchard St, RBA. Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1, Eider 1, Mediterranean Gull 5+, S Smith, D Machin. Whitlingham Lane CP, FERRUGINOUS DUCK 1, S Smith, D Machin. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA, Ruff 22, Dunlin 1, S Smith, D Machin.
JANUARY 21st, Gt Yarmouth, Velvet Scoter 1 female close inshore off Pleasure Beach, R Conner. Norwich, Waxwing 30+ on Exeter St, RBA. Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Whitlingham Lane CP, FERRUGINOUS DUCK 1 1st/w drake, RBA. Gorleston, Velvet Scoter 1 male flew north at 08.40, Red-throated Diver 1, Gannet 1, Mediterranean Gull 1, Sanderling 1, Snow Bunting 1+, J Gaskell. Burgh Castle, Black-tailed Godwit c70, Lapwing 120, Goldfinch c25, J Gaskell.
JANUARY 20th, Gt Yarmouth seafront, Velvet Scoter 1 female off pleasure beach close inshore, Lounge Lizards. Breydon Water, west end, Short-eared Owl 3, Gadwall 42, Rock Pipit 4, P Allard. Whitlingham Lane CP, FERRUGINOUS DUCK 1 1st/w drake, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, Taiga Bean Goose 7, RBA. Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c60, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing c40 on Orchard St. RBA.
JANUARY 19th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Breydon Water (west end), Twite 5, Rock Pipit 1, P Allard. Whitlingham Lane, FERRUGINOUS DUCK 1 1st/w drake on back of main island 15.15-dusk at least, Lesser Redpoll 12, J Lansdell. Belton, Ruddy Shelduck 1, Egyptian Goose 26, S Smith. Great Yarmouth Seafront, Mediterranean Gull c65 (8+ 1st years), J.Lansdell
JANUARY 18th, Norwich, Waxwing 41 on Orchard St, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA.
JANUARY 17th, Haddiscoe, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Norwich, Waxwing 41 on Orchard St, Redwing 60+, Blackcap 1 rpt, S Smith/J Lansdell. Buckenham Marshes/Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 81, Tundra Bean Goose 1 juvenile, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 271, Pink-footed Goose c500, Ruff 10, Golden Plover 2+, Cetti's Warbler 1, RBA/S Smith. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, Mallard 109, Gadwall 254, Wigeon 7, Teal c230, Shoveler 12, Gadwall x Wigeon 1 drake, Tufted Duck 203, Pochard 30, Greylag Goose 70, hybrid Goose thought probably Ross's Goose x Lesser White-fronted Goose 1, Coot 296, Common Snipe 2, Yellow-legged Gull 1 (1st winter), Siskin sev, J.Lansdell. Caister-on-Sea beach, Snow Bunting c100, J.Harris. Postwick, Woodcock 1 flew across A47 at dusk, J Lansdell.
JANUARY 16th,Belton Marshes, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1 flew over, Ruddy Shelduck 1, RBA.Gt Yarmouth seafront, Mediterranean Gull 28+, RBA. Haddiscoe Island, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Common Crossbill 2, Lounge Lizards. Norwich, Waxwing 25 on Orchard St, later 24 on Exeter St, RBA. Cantley Marshes, Tundra Bean Goose 2+, Pink-footed Goose 400, RBA, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 78 flew west, Common Buzzard 2, Common Snipe 7, Ruff 21, Kingfisher 1, S Smith. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 110+, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 150+, RBA. Caister, Glaucous Gull 1 adult, Snow Bunting 91, RBA. Breydon Water west end, Dark-bellied Brent Goose 13, Twite 5, P Allard.
JANUARY 15th, Hardley Flood, Red Kite 1 flew over mid morning, RBA. Postwick, Woodcock 1 flew across A47 at dusk, J Lansdell. Cantley sugarbeet factory, Little Egret 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Cetti's Warbler 1, Bearded Tit 1, Water Pipit 1, Redshank 13, Ruff c25, Curlew 85, Lapwing 1130, C Small, J Lansdell. Cantley Marshes, (Webs), Mute Swan 22, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 425, Pink-footed Goose 120, Lapwing 700, Ruff 8, Redshank 2, Golden Plover1, Common Snipe 3, Curlew 1, Common Buzzard 1, Marsh Harrier 1, C Small. Breydon Water south wall, Twite 5, P.Allard, Merlin 1 female, Lounge Lizards, Short-eared Owl 1, Marsh Harrier 1 male, Little Egret 3, S Smith, D Machin. Haddiscoe Island, GREAT WHITE EGRET 1, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Lounge Lizard. Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Barn Owl 1, J Ferguson, Marsh Harrier 5, Stonechat 1, Little Egret 3, S Smith, D Machin. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 72, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 15, J Lansdell. Peregrine 2, M.Smith. Waveney Forest, Common Crossbill 8, Lounge Lizard. Norwich, Waxwing 30 on Orchard St, RBA. Wickhampton Marshes, buzzard sp? 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Short-eared Owl 1, S Smith, D Machin. Whitlingham CP, Nuthatch 1, J.Emerson
JANUARY 14th, Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose c50, RBA. Tundra Bean Goose 1 probable with 39 Taiga Bean Geese late pm, Peregrine 1, Ruff 25, Golden Plover c1800, S Smith, D Machin. Belton New Road, Ruddy Shelduck 1, P Allard. Thorpe Station Marsh, Cetti's Warbler 4, J.Emerson
JANUARY 13th, Wickhampton Marshes, Common Crane 2, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 4, G Hatt.Norwich, Peregrine 2 back on their city centre territory, J Lansdell. Breydon Water, Hen Harrier 1, Peregrine 2, Merlin 1, Spotted Redshank 1, Black Redstart 1, P Allard. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, RBA.
JANUARY 12th, Breydon Water south wall, Common Buzzard 1 (a very pale bird), Barn Owl 1, Curlew 55, R Fairhead. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA.
JANUARY 11th, Cantley/Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 50+, Whooper Swan 2, RBA. Breydon Water south wall, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Short-eared Owl 1, Barnacle Goose 11, Spoonbill 1, Common Buzzard 1, P Allard, S Smith, R Fairhead. Station Marshes, Thorpe St Andrew, Ruff 28, Lapwing 120+, Common Snipe 5, Black-headed Gull 800+, R.Cleverley. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, Common Gull c2000, B.Harding
JANUARY 10th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 70+, RBA. Breydon Water, south wall, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Merlin 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Barn Owl 1, Golden Plover c30,000 on the mudflats, K Dye, Peregrine 1, R Fairhead.
JANUARY 9th, Hopton, Common Scoter 32 on sea, T Stride. Cantley Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, RBA. Jerningham Way, Costessey, Waxwing 38+, RBA. Breydon Water, south wall, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Cantley sugarbeet factory, Peregrine 1, Marsh Harrier 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Pink-footed Goose 1000+, Eurasian White-fronted Goose 11, Eurasiuan Teal 200+, S Smith.
JANUARY 8th, Belton/Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, Egyptian Goose 46, P Allard. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1, Taiga Bean Goose 60+, Eurasian White-fronted Goose c350, S Smith, D Machin. Strumpshaw Fen, Hen Harrier 2 ringtails, Marsh Harrier c10, Barn Owl 1, Bittern 1, Eurasian Teal 186, S Smith, D Machin. Breckland Park, Norwich, Waxwing 36, RBA. Haddiscoe Island, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, RBA. Jerningham Way, Costessey, Waxwing 36, RBA.
JANUARY 7th, Haddiscoe Island, Peregrine 1, Marsh Harrier 5+, Barn Owl 1, Little Egret 3, Stonechat 1 pair, S Smith, D Machin. Hopton-on-Sea (seawatch 09.45-10.45), Red-throated Diver 60 (14N, 46S), Kittiwake 4 (3N, 1S), Common Scoter 2 (N), Guillemot 1 (N), J.Lansdell Gorleston Cliffs, Turnstone 20, Sanderling 2, Mediterranean Gull 5 (1 1st yr), J Lansdell. Strumpshaw Fen, GREEN-WINGED TEAL 1 reported, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Caister, Snow Bunting 80+, RBA. Gt Yarmouth, Mediterranean Gull 76 (11+ 1st yr), RBA. Red-necked Grebe 1, Kittiwake 9, J Gaskell. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, Common Snipe 1, Eurasian Teal 170+, J.Emerson.
JANUARY 6th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Haddiscoe Island, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail, Short-eared Owl 2, RBA. Thorpe Marshes, Short-eared Owl 2, RBA
JANUARY 5th, Gorleston (seawatch 13.40-14.40), Great Skua 1 (S at 14.35), Red-throated Diver 53 (7N, 46S), Kittiwake 15 (10N, 5S), Mediterranean Gull 8 (2 1st yrs), Turnstone 21, Sanderling 2, J Lansdell. Hopton-on-Sea, Great Skua 1 (S late am), RBA. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, Egyptian Goose 40, J Lansdell.UEA Broad, Goosander 3 males, J Gaskell. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Jerningham Way, Costessey, Waxwing 35+, RBA
JANUARY 4th, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1, Lounge Lizards. Jerningham Way, Costessey, Waxwing 15, RBA
JANUARY 3rd, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Jerningham Way, Costessey, Waxwing 25, RBA
JANUARY 2nd, Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Breydon Water, Sanderling 23, A.Stride, Grey Phalarope 1 briefly in main channel before flying off north at 13.00, D.Holman. Bradwell, Ruddy Shelduck 1 Belton New Road, R.Fairhead. Haddiscoe Island, Rough-legged Buzzard 1 (then flew to roost in Fritton Forst at 16.00), Short-eared Owl 4, Hen Harrier 1 male, Marsh Harrier 8+, Peregrine 1, Merlin 1, R.Fairhead, J Gaskell, J.Lansdell.
JANUARY 1st, HAPPY NEW YEAR, Haddiscoe Island, Rough-legged Buzzard 1, Short-eared Owl 1, RBA. Breydon Water, Spoonbill 1, RBA. Buckenham Marshes, LESSER WHITE-FRONTED GOOSE 1 with Taiga Bean Geese, RBA. Whitlingham CP, Trowse, Little Grebe 5, Kingfisher 2, Water Rail 1, Common Snipe 2, Herring Gull 1 argentatus, J.Emerson. Caister-on-Sea, Snow Bunting 95, RBA, Strumpshaw Fen, Hen Harrier 1 ringtail at 09.20, RBA
