Very enjoyable 3 day visit with wonderful weather Visited Titchwell with all the usual birds, very crowded with birders, dogs, children,and cyclists. Red Kite overhead as we got out the car. Holkham woods/deer park, 4 Nuthatch, Treecreeper, GS Woodpecker, Jay and Song Thrush. 2 Visits to Sculthorpe Moor reserve, this was amust after our first visit last year, ( see my previous- A Little Gem in Norfolk) We had hoped for the Goshawks, but were told when the Marsh Harriers move in, they move out. 3 male and 2 female Marsh Harriers displaying and so close at times, a photographer estimated one shot at a range of 30ft. Marsh tits and willow tits, Woodpeckers,Buzzards and 4 Red Kite, 2 Pair of Bullfinch in full breeding plumage only 5feet away was a added bonus. 2 Tawny Owls nesting but seen only on the wemcam. This Hawk and Owl Trust reserve is well worth a visit, added bonus, no dogs allowed. Mike Surr
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