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Friday 5 March 2010

Mandarins and Stonechat

After being very erratic in their appearances during Jan & Feb, the Mandarins have made a welcome return to Felbrigg Lake, with 3 pairs present during my visit today. Also on the lake were some Pochard, Tufted Ducks and a pair of Gadwall.

The West Runton Mediterranean Gull is rapidly attaining its summer black hood, with only a few white feathers remaining around the bill now. 

On the 6th, a male Stonechat along the lane into Northrepps was very welcome, being the first one on the patch this year, with the pre Christmas snow having driven away the ones that were around last year. Also a family group of 4 Roe Deer were seen on the walk back.