We've since learned that Lynford Arboretum as well as being a good place to see Hawfinches in the winter is also a good for Firecrests. When applicable, eBird generally defers to bird records committees for records formally considered to be of "uncertain provenance". TV production companys yes my videos are for sale at sensible prices the originals are better quality as youtube convert \u0026 compress the original for their website.you need to copy the url of the video you want to use \u0026 give it to me when you contact me so i know which video you want to use,my work has been on English \u0026 American tv etc . Photos (30) Directions. The Shepherds Baa caf is located on the edge of Lynford Arboretum and Lynford Lakes and is situated in an ideal place for dog walkers, bird watchers and anyone with an interest in the countryside. 816.35 ha (2017.20 . 20+ Golden Plover over bustop . Thetford. What they had found was a small group of Firecrests, another first for us and they were as obliging as the Goldcrests. This is a great place to do a bit of birdwatching . BROWNIES; BLONDIES; On arrival in the carpark we met somebody who was looking to borrow a pen, he was a fellow bird watcher and was able to point us in the right direction. Glad you saw and photographed the Hawfinches too :) well done; what an intimidating bill they have ! Blackcap singing at Stowupland High School (for 2 days), Chiffchaff singing atStowupland High School, Green Woodpecker calling from garden this morning but not seen, 3+ Yellow-legged Gulls at Lackford Lakes into roost, further sightings on blog post about today, BLACK-THROATED DIVER at Whearstead Strand, Dunlin, Knot, Redshank, Sanderling, Oystercatcher and Lapwings seen, Goldeneyes and Red-breasted Mergansers also seen, Ringtail Hen Harrier at Stubb Mill, Hickling Broad, Taiga Bean, White-fronted, Pink-footed, Barnacle, Greylag and Canada Goose all seen at Buckenham Marshes RSPB, Whooper and Bewick's Swans at Ludham Airfield with Egyptian Geese. @btarboretum #1Arb, Open Daily 8 a.m. 5 p.m. A member of our team will review your photograph for suitability and will credit the image to you (unless you request otherwise). This will allow you to switch to a portal-specific protocol if desired. To filter/search please enter a phrase. One flying, one hooting, 3 Common Buzzard over Stowmarket Golf Club, 30+ SNOW BUNTING at Salthouse communicating between Little Eye and Car Park, 5+ Red-throated Diver off Salthouse and Cley, Black Brant at Holkham at Lady Anne's Drive, 30+ White-fronted Geese at Holkham from Tower Hide, Further Sightings and Pictures on blog post. If you would like to suggest a link then please send the link in an email to First we visited Lynford Lakes very tranquil lakes and beach. Located in Thetford, this cottage is in a rural area. E.g. If you are interested in joining the Friends group, please contact them directly by emailing volunteering@fotf.org.uk. Me, my husband and 2.5year old daughter visited here on two occassions a few weeks apart. Opposite is Lynford Waters, which is lovely to walk around again on open heather like plains, shrubs and trees. Get to know this 5.0-mile loop trail near Thetford, Norfolk. I've never been here before. 2001.28 ha (4945.16 acres) Forestry Commission England Wood. first observed drinking at pond at feeding station before display crest while on branches above the pond. Then on to the more likely place but with a more distant view. The Friends of Thetford Forest are very active and look after the small arboretum on site. Mainly conifer forest but some deciduous and a small arboretum. Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been called the most enchanting Important Bird Area in Arizona. All photos on Bird@x are associated with recorded sightings. Lynford Arboretum is the ideal place to take your binoculars and a picnic in a rucksack and just follow the paths that 'feel right to you'! There were people waiting for any Hawfinches so we joined them and one did turn up after a while, a first for us, and it gave a very good impression of being grumpy at being spotted.. After it flew off we found a seat for lunch and as we ate saw movement in the nearby trees. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. There are the two sides. As with many woodland sites for the best results you should aim to arrive at the site early in the morning. What a brilliant set of photos Trevor, top birds plus my favourites the Yellowhammer, I have not seen a Firecrest before, and am blown away with it's features. Birding 101 is an, Boyce Thompson Arboretum invites all who love birds to take part birding around the main trail. Get to know this 1.0-mile loop trail near Thetford, Norfolk. It is free to park. Within that site, there are listings for 'hot spots', where people report seeing . A must-see sitefor those interested in history, this tank is a memorial to the 7th Armoured Division, known as the Desert Rats, who were based here during World War II. Norfolk. It was a surprise finding the bird lookout hut. Exotic species flags differentiate locally introduced species from native species. 4 Smew at Minsmere on scrape viewed from North Hide (2 Drake), 200+ White-fronted Goose at North Warren opposite second car park, 4 Bewick's Swan flew over Bittern Hide at Minsmere at Dusk (4pm), 1,000+ Barnacle Geese at North Warren opposite second car park, Stonechat at North Warren in main car park, Albino Pheasant in Coddenham with Common Pheasant, 3 Bullfinch Minsmere Between Island Mere and Bittern Hides (2 males), Treecreeper at Minsmere in Tit flock at the fork path to North Hide or Sluice. Ask in our gift shop when you pay admission; loaner binoculars are available. Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Firecrests! Woodland, lake and grass paddocks. At the roundabout, turn right onto the A1065 signposted Swaffham. To filter Rejected records, type Rejected into the Search box, all columns can be filtered. top of page. more sightings on blog post about this day, BLACK-NECKED GREBE in summer plumage at undisclosed site, suffolk, Lesser Whitethroat still at bustop with Chiffchaff, Blackcap and 20+ Hirundines, SWIFT over Chinese restaurant, Stowupland @ 7:10am, COMMON WHITETHROAT at Stowupland by Chinese Restaurant, rest of sightings on blog post about the day, 2+ WHITE WAGTAIL in wagtail roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, YELLOW WAGTAIL in wagtail roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, 80+ Pied Wagtail in roost at Tesco, Stowmarket, 3 SWALLOWS; 1 at Cretingham Golf Club, 2 in Forward Green, 2 BITTERN; One near Konik Field, and one at Bittern Hide, 2 SAND MARTIN over Reedbed by North Bushes, 2 BLACK REDSTARTS on Sand Banks by Visitor Center, for rest of days sightings, see blog post about this day, CHIFFCHAFF at Bosmere by river by Alderson Lake. Probably the country's most elusive breeding bird - and in an alarming UK population decline. Click on the P in the map to get directions. British & Irish Records Archive is only available to our. Want to know more? Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. It offers locally made cakes and pastries and a wide variety of drinks. Named the "most enchanting" Audubon Important Bird Area in Arizona, Boyce Thompson Arboretum . more sightings on blog post about this day. Car parking on left about 1.5 miles down the road. Lynford Arboretums Easy Access Trail has seating areas at regular intervals along its path so you can stop, enjoy the view and the peaceful forest. His first suggested place was where there were some bird feeders and food on the ground where he had seen some Bramblings that day and Hawfinches in the past. Second time we visited Lynford Arboretum very Autumnal day full of beautiful leaves we could jump in and play in. The forest covers a huge area with many different places to visit, offering a range attractions from the exciting outdoor play facilities at High Lodge to the history and heritage of Mildenhall Warren and Lynford Arboretum and the peace and tranquility of the walks around Santon Downham. . The autumnal colour show is not to be missed and brings joy and tranquility to all. At the end of the afternoon we headed back for another look for Hawfinches and on the way saw two people with bins looking into the trees near where we saw the Goldfinches. . The area has a good range of typical woodland birds. Did you know that you can submit photographs to be included in this sites image gallery? Goldcrests too who are such difficult birds to photograph as they constantly flit from twig to twig. 2 Buzzard at Lynford Arboretum; Further sightings on blog post; Hawfinch at Lynford Arboretum. They are usually easy to see in winter but become more difficult . Time spent in natur. Visit this place on a regular basis as it is a great place to spot Hawfinches, Crossbills, Nuthatches and other woodland species. This Birding Site currently has no useful links assigned to it. Weather Forecast Every visit supports research, and environmental education, and directly benefits the mission and success of Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The man made lakes were part of the gardens landscaped for the hall. Lynford Road, Lynford Arboretum at Lynford near Thetford is noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi, the arboretum is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet. First for the garden. All Records (Accepted, Rejected, Pending). 2023 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. Oh it certainly paid off crossing the border Trevorsuch a burst of colourthey almost look tropical!!! _________________________________________________________________________, We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. Review of Lynford Arboretum. Some nice walks with plenty of woodland birds to see along the way . Last Admission One Hour Before Closing, Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. . (going green with envy here as I've only ever seen one once). Park in Riverside Car Park, cross metal footbridge to wooden footbridge, the walk left down stream to view. Then back to where we saw the Bramblings, now joined by a group of Yellowhammers and Chaffinches. The walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km long. Little Owl calling in trees at Stowmarket Golf Club at 16:00, 10+ Redpoll sp. Among the birds you can expect are Common Crossbill, Eurasian Treecreeper, Eurasian Nuthatch, Firecrest, Hawfinch, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Cuckoo, Coal Tit and Wood Lark. Birding Search Find a Bird Species; Find a Birding Hotspot; Find a Guide Eco-Tourism Websites . Easting: 581902. If you are taking your dog please note that there are limited dog poo bins. Although we understand that some checklists need to be excluded from eBird's public output due to privacy concerns or other issues, we strongly recommend against this unless absolutely necessary. Length 1.0 miElevation gain 88 ftRoute type Loop. which are wheelchair friendly.there is at least one hide for watching bird,s on the lake.a hidden . We will deffinitely be back again. Friends of Thetford Forest The Friends of Thetford Forest undertake the basic care of the Arboretum with the purpose of nurturing and improving the shrub layer, planting specimen trees and fostering the tranquility of the place. 1 Roe Deer in regular place by A14 this morning, with 5 this afternoon, 1+ TREE SPARROW in garden throughout the day, 2 RED KITE in Haughley approx 0.5 miles south of Bacton Scout Center, TREE SPARROW in garden this morning and this evening. If you would like to suggest a link then please send the link in an email to What cracking photos, especially the close up's of the Goldcrest, well done and thanks for sharing your day out. I was pleased to find a toilet there as well that was clean and well kept.On both visits weve walked across to Lynford Stag and back with a stop at Lynford Hall. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it. Lynford Arboretum at Lynford near Thetford is noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi, the arboretum is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet. Never mind, it was still an excellent day and a pleasure to be out and about after the recent wet and windy weather. Visited two weekends in a row after a recommendation from a friend. Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers get additional site details such as specialities and commonly seen species. All in all a great place to spend a few hours. Will definitely visit again. Nunnery Lakes and Lynford Arboretum + Bird Quiz - Week 10 On Thursday, Dad and I went back to Lynford Arboretum to try and get good pictures of the Two-barred Crossbills. Search the British & Irish Records Archive. If you click "Change Portal", this checklist will be assigned to the portal you select below. Show off your images, experiences and read the RSPB's blogs! An independent artisan cafe nestled in Thetford Forest. Winter and early spring possibly the best times to visit. Along the way youll also see 5 information panels with fascinating forestry facts. 2023 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. Ebird Hotspot: L933703. * Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details. A fence with a line of pollarded willows runs between the two paddocks and the owls are usually in these trees or sometimes more obviously on the fence posts. Thetford Forest Park - Lynford Stag. Easy walking, with wheelchair access to several parts. Guided bird walks take place between October and May. Friends of Thetford Forest (FoTF) is a voluntary organisation aiming to increase community involvement, understanding, and enjoyment of Thetford Forest. To filter/search please enter a phrase. The lake side is very pleasant with the lake, beach and bird hide. Join birding experts on scheduled walks from October through May. How good is your camra? Learn more. Guided bird walks take place between October and May. Noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi, the arboretum is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet. I'm off to have another look at these beautiful photos, thanks for such a special post, Lynford Arboretum is a place we have yet to visit but moving up the list quickly. But there is a portable toilet which is handy. We track all Hawfinch sightings around the UK. Thursday 12th December. Lots of bird feeders to attract birds. Lynford Arboretum at Lynford near Thetford is noted for its variety of bird life, spring flowers and autumn fungi. All Rights Reserved. Have you seen something interesting? Max file size is 20MB, View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces. The paddocks are south-west of the railway line (visible from the northbound platform) and north-west of Clayhithe Road. Access at all times to the woodland and lake, but not to Lynford Hall grounds which are private. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. along with the website address for the page the link should be displayed on. Congrats on your newbies.Hawfinch and Firecrest in the one day!!!! Grid Reference: TL8194. our first sighting of them . The park was named after Christopher (Kit) Carson, the famous scout who guided Captain John C. Fremont over the Sierra Nevada Mountains during a government exploration . Length 5.0 miElevation gain 393 ftRoute type Loop. glad I searched back far enough to catch up with this post Trevor. Please register for an account to take part in the discussions in the forum, post your pictures in . Access off the A1065 at Ickburgh travelling south just before Mundford roundabout. * Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details. The friends of Thetford Forest website tells you about our work and how to join us as a member, or a corporate member. A patchwork of pines, heathland and broadleaves provide the ideal setting for a great day out, and a welcome refuge for a rich variety of animal and plant life. UPDATED Daily Sightings; Bubo Listings. Named the most enchanting Audubon Important Bird Area in Arizona, Boyce Thompson Arboretum provides important habitats and resources throughout the year, qualifying the site under the criteria exceptional seasonal diversity of land-birds, as well as outstanding land-bird stopover site. BTAs riparian habitat, which provides for riparian-dependent species as well as rare and threatened species, is an exceptional example in a state where these important areas account for only one percent of land area. Last Sunday we went over the border from Suffolk into Norfolk to Lynford Arboretum, near Thetford, where we were told there were good chances of seeing a Hawfinch. Then seen down Cormorant Road but distant, Great White Egret at Alton Water viewed from The Wonder, Velvet Scoter on the Strand viewed fromlay bynear Suffolk Food Hall, Long-tailed Duck at Freston on the strand viewed from Stoke Sailing Club, Goosander at Alton Water, flew over Lemons Hill bridge, Barn Owl hunting in a field in Tattingstone, Didn't visit Dam to see Great Northern Diver butapparentlystill present at Alton Water, 2 Kingfisher flew over river viewed from Lemons Hill Bridge at Alton Water, 150+ Wader species on the Strand including Oystercatchers, Redshank, Curlew, Lapwings, and Turnstones, Goldcrest in Tit flock at Alton Water in the Wonder car park, Redpoll heard flying over Lemons Hill Bridge at Alton Water, Common Gull again on neighbours roof midday, 30+ Waxwing flew over Gun Cotton Road, Stowmarket, 5+ Goosander at Lackford Lakes from Stegals Hide, Bullfinch near Visitor Center by Orchard Hide Wood at Lackford Lakes, Velvet Scoter at Freston viewed from Stoke sailing Club, Common Gull again on neighbours roof today with Black-headed Gulls, Common Gull on neighbours roof today with Black-headed Gulls - probably same bird from Febuary, 20+ Golden Plover over bustop again this morning, Tawny Owl seen at 17:15 hours in Old Newton in tree, 50+ Fieldfare and Redwing over bustop this morning, No sign of Waxwings in Stowmarket Cedars Area - also no sign on Sunday, Mediterranean Gull Stour Estuary flew past boat, 15+ Grey Plover on mudflats on Stour Estuary, 100+ other common waders on Stour Estuary mudflats, 18+ Waxwing Stowmarket in Cedar Estate on Gun Cotton Road, Sparrowhawk in regular spot in garden briefly this morning, 4 Waxwing (seen by Dad) in Stonham seen near cross roads, 20+ Roe Deer on the roundabout on Bury A14 in regular place, 50+ Golden Plover over bustop this morning, a first for the garden, Richardson's Canada Goose at Salthouse at Gramborough Hill in fields with 1000 other geese, Missed a Sacred Ibis over Cley, and also missed 4 Waxwing in visitor center car park at Cley, 5 Golden Plover on Simmonds Scrape at Cley, 4 Possible White Storks fly over Bacton Middle School, 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker around Stowmarket in town center and Lakeside fisheries, No sign of any waxwings in Stowmarket today, 7+ Green Woodpecker at Stowmarket Golf Center midday, 2 Grey Heron over house this morning on paper round, Grey Wagtail heard calling in a garden on paper round, 4+ Bullfinch heard in same garden on paper round, 6 Roe Deer in fields left of Bury A14 at junction 49, 3 Roe Deer in fields left of Bury A14 at junction 49, No sign of Black-bellied Dipper at Thetford by The Old Bridge, Firecrest at Lynford Aboretum near Lynford Water Car Park, 7+ Bullfinch at Lynford Arboretum in Paddocks, C.10 Redpoll sp. 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