Breckland Birder

Breckland Birder
Red Deer in Breckland, Norfolk Photo by Paul Newport

Sunday 9 December 2018

Hockham and Little Cressingham, Norfolk

Hockham (early morning)
The night was very wet with a fresh north-westerly.  Rain continued early morning, however, this eventually cleared to give bright conditions, although the wind remained a fresh NW.  A high of 8 degrees Celsius.
The dominant species early morning was Redwing with many birds seen feeding upon Hawthorn berries along with a number of Blackbird too.  Smaller numbers of Fieldfares also seen.
Redwings are stunning birds if studied closely.  A small flock seen in conifers included one well seen bird briefly in the top of a pine, the striking facial pattern was seen well along with the red flanks.
Other early morning movements of birds included a few Crossbills, although only one was seen through trees.

Little Cressingham (mid-afternoon)
A check of a maize strip on the Great Cressingham Road held 50+ Greenfinches, an encouraging count given recent concerns regarding this lovely bird.  Chaffinches were also seen in smaller numbers.

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