Sightings at Cley Marshes (25th June 2017)

After a prolonged absence I finally returned to Cley Marshes on the Sunday. The weather was considerably more comfortable than it had been in recent weeks, with temperatures staying constant at around 20°C.

The following was seen throughout the morning since 9.00am:

Kestrel x 1 - Hovering alongside the Coast Road when we arrived.

Little Egret x 5

Spoonbill x 1 - Seen at a distance, from the East Bank, flying across Pat's Pool.

Sandwich Tern x 41 - All seen directly opposite Richardson's Lookout on Arnold's Marsh.

Common Tern x 9 - They were seen at the same location on Arnold's Marsh.

Oystercatcher x 11

Avocet x 19

Reed Warbler x 1

Grey Heron x 1

Skylark x 2 - They were seen not far from the Beach Car park, alongside the coastal path.

Sedge Warbler x 1

Also seen along the East Bank were large numbers of Cinnabar caterpillars.

Cinnabar Caterpillars (East Bank)

Sightings at Sculthorpe Moor (10th June 2017)

Another humid and uncomfortable day at Sculthorpe Moor, with temperatures rising to around 22°C. Despite the warm weather, only a limited number of species were seen throughout the day.

The following was seen on the reserve from around 8.00am:
Marsh Tit x 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker x 4 - This included a juvenile seen on the southern edge of oak fen.
Bullfinch x 4
Reed Bunting x 5
Sedge Warbler x 2
Reed Warbler x 2
Kestrel x 1 - A single bird seen hovering at the back of the scrape.
Chaffinch x 5
Little Grebe x 2
Buzzard x 4
Nuthatch x 1
Swallow x 1