I have just spent the last three days up on the east coast of Norfolk visiting my mother in-law. The weather was far from perfect, grey and a very chilly wind. I only managed to do some brief birding, along the coastal strip between Happisburgh and Great Yarmouth, though mainly around the Horsey windmill area. The key birds seen were Red throated Divers (lots), Razorbills, Whooper Swan (8), Bewick’s Swan (21), Pink-footed Geese (100’s), Common Crane (3), Marsh Harriers, Red Kite (1), Barn Owls, Golden Plovers, Chaffinch (400+).
The smaller size, shorter straight neck, small rounded headed, with egg shaped yellow rather than triangular yellow patch on the bill separate the Bewick’s from the larger Whooper Swan
Red Kite is not a common bird in the broadland area of Norfolk this birds was following the coastline to the north
I am not sure whether this Kestrel actually killed this Wood Pigeon
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The light was really bad, so these will do until I get another chance.
Tony
I've never seen a Kestrel take prey so large, Maybe the pigeon was sick?
It is a very large prey item. It could have been one that had been shot, as guns were going off not to far away. I am sure that it was still a live when I first saw it.
Tony
The photos of the Barn Owls were taken between 1.30pm and 2.00pm. I saw owls throughout the day on my recent trips to Norfolk. I just wish that the light had been a little brighter. Most coastal areas of Norfolk are pretty reliable if looking for Barn Owls.
No luck with firecrests on Thursday for me; will try next week.
Regards, JP
No luck with firecrests on Thursday for me; will try next week.
Regards, JP