The weather at Sculthorpe was considerably more pleasant than it was a week ago. With plenty of activity across the reserve, it was readily apparent that the majority of birds were busy preparing for the breeding season.
This included an adult Tawny Owl, which could be seen on the reserve cameras, occupying the nest box near the forest school. It was incubating 2-3 eggs and it was unclear if this bird was related to the brood that was near the Whitley Hide, from the previous spring.
The following was seen since 12.00pm:
Bullfinch x 2
Marsh Tit x 3
Greenfinch x 2
Coal Tit x 2
Long-tailed Tit x 4
Water Rail x 2 - The usual bird was seen in front of the Whitley Hide, whilst a second was moving through the reeds alongside the River Wensum.
Little Egret x 1
Reed Bunting x 9 - There was a noticeable increase in numbers this week, especially among the reeds near the Johnson Hide.
Little Grebe x 2
Mute Swan x 3 - A pair were building a nest in the reeds on the approach to the Johnson Hide, on the right-hand side of the boardwalk.
Barn Owl x 1 - A single bird perched in the tree, close to the shelter. It didn't appear to be as active as last Sunday afternoon but did fly close to the River Wensum on at least one occasion.
Brambling x 4 - A surprisingly high number of sightings, given that they had not been seen on our previous two visits.
Mistle Thrush x 1 - A single bird moving around the grass area, in front of the shelter, close to Victor's Hide.
Lesser Redpoll x 7 - All seen on the niger feeders by the Volunteers' Hide. There was no sign of the Mealy Redpoll, but they had been reported by other visitors.
Siskin x 1
Goldfinch x 2
Nuthatch x 1
Lapwing x 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker x 1
Oystercatcher x 2
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