Another really hot day at the Obs, reaching close to 30 degrees. First thing there was a Great Spotted Woodpecker in the pines – one has been hanging around for the last week or so being seen around the Obs and also in the dunes. There was a Tufted Duck back on the Broadwater. The Swallow chicks in the hide have fledged from the nest cup but are still sitting in the hide being fed by their parents.

Moths again were busy with the highlight being a second Tufted Oak Knot-horn, only our second record for the reserve with the first being a couple weeks ago on the 30th June! Other highlights included 1 Tawny Wave, 1 Mouse Moth, 1 Small Scallop and 4 Dun-bar. 

Moths 10.07.26

Shannon

NORFOLK BIRD NEWS FROM RAREBIRD ALERT

Norfolk Quail singing male Sea Palling still south of The Marrams viewed from double metal gate. NR12 0AL 52.7975,1.5871 Viewed from c52.7949,1.5891

Norfolk BLACK-WINGED KITE ad Sea Palling still south of The Marrams viewed from double metal gate. NR12 0AL 52.7975,1.5871 Viewed from c52.7949,1.5891

Norfolk 2.Glossy Ibises Welney WWT still 11.04am from main observatory c52.5312,0.2813 Norfolk Quail y’day Wymondham c52.5693,1.1149

Norfolk 2.Glossy Ibises Welney WWT from main observatory at 7am c52.5312,0.2813 Norfolk Quail singing male Rockland St Peter at 5.06am c52.5346,0.9323