It was another blustery morning, though at last free of frost. The highlight of the day’s birding was a pair of Garganey on Broadwater (photo kindly provided by Seamus Griffin). News of their sighting spread quickly, prompting a rush of visitors—so much so that the little NOA hide was filled to capacity, with hardly room for another person.

Further highlights were 3 Ruff on Hun Pool, a Spoonbill on Broadwater, 1 Crossbill in the pines at the Obs, 1 Ring Ouzel in the Dunes, and 2 Whimbrel flying over Broadwater.

The moth trap contained 4 Pine Beauty, 1 Emperor, 1 Clouded Drab, 1 Northern Drab, 3 Muslin, 1 Hebrew Character, 1 Shuttle-shaped Dart, 1 Ermine and 1 Common Quaker.

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NORFOLK BIRD NEWS FROM RAREBIRD ALERT

Norfolk Wood Sand y’day flew over Thornham Harbour c52.963,0.5819

Norfolk 2.Ring Ouzels Burnham Overy Dunes c52.9772,0.7587

Norfolk Common Crane ad Rawhall still at Old Beetley at School Road Flash at 9am +showing well 52.7309,0.909