A very cold and windy day at the obs today with a brisk north westerly wind. Highlights on the sea were 1 Red-throated Diver and 2 Fulmar. A Lesser Whitethroat was heard singing near the carpark and the male Redstart was seen again in this area. Two Spoonbills were seen from the NWT hide on the marsh. The two Ring Ouzels were also still present.

In the moth traps were 2 Hebrew Character and 1 Streamer. A Small White was seen flying around when the sun finally came out in the afternoon.

NORFOLK BIRD NEWS FROM RAREBIRD ALERT

3 Garganey Welney WWT still from veranda c52.5278, 0.2775

Ring Ouzel male south of Norwich still south of River Yare at Arminghall car boot sale field c52.6022, 1.3012

Long-billed Dowitcher ad Cley NWT still on Pat’s Pool from Teal Hide at 12,20pm 52.9577, 1.0545

Ring Ouzel male south of Norwich still 1.30pm south of River Yare at Arminghall car boot sale field in NW corner c.52.6022, 1.3012

Ring Ouzel male south of Norwich still 2.55pm south of River Yare at Arminghall car boot sale field in NW corner c.52.6022, 1.3012