Tuesday, 17 April 1990

London to King's Lynn Return Journey by Train, Norfolk, 17/04/1990

Variable, bright, showers.

Birds seen on lakes and in fields and patches of vegetation: Coot, Mallard, Pheasant, Song Thrush, Moorhen, Grey Heron, Canada Goose, Greylag Goose, Black-Headed Gull, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Tufted Duck, Mute Swan and Great-Crested Grebe.

The highlight of the journey and the whole holiday was two Short-Eared Owl which appeared to be either fighting or courting. It was still a few hours until dusk and the birds were oblivious to the train. They were identified by typical straight-winged flight and yellow-brown plumage and medium/large size.

16 species including 0 new species.

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