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WVBS
 Wensum Valley
Birdwatching Society
We have had a busy month: Our
field trip to East Norfolk was a good days birding. Starting at Horsey Mill
we walked along the dyke bordering Breydon Marshes. We saw Marsh Harriers, a
Black Redstart, several Cranes and the splendid sight of a Hen Harrier flying
low over the marshland. Then on to Horsey Gap where several Stonechats were
seen (so called because their alarm call sounds like two stones being knocked
together). Finally, for the stout of heart (and feet) on to the wetland
habitat at Hickling Broad Nature Reserve where we spent the afternoon and our
keen-eyed experts spotted a Red-crested Pochard. Naturally the weather was
brilliant and a good time was had by all. Later in the month we walked over
Copthorpe Common and Stiffkey Marshes, seeing Greenshank, Whitethroats and
Little Egrets.
At our
indoor meeting, we held the 2nd AGM and were delighted to recruit
three new members to our hard working committee. This was followed by an
exceptionally good presentation
of ‘Nature’s Year in Norfolk’ by David Brooks who took us month by month
through a year in Norfolk in pictures.
Two outdoor meetings in June: A
bird race, for teams of two to four members. Starting at any time and
anywhere in the Wensum Valley after 6 pm on Saturday 4th June.
Finishing by 6 pm on Sunday the 5th at the Bridge Inn, Lenwade. The second event is a
Nightjars Evening at Dersingham on Thursday 16th. Further details
as they become available from me or Ray on 01603- 872709.
We are happy to see new faces at
these events, we can provide binoculars.
Colin Wright [740548] [www.wvbs.co.uk]
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