A late Roman jug - part of the Hockwold Hoard which was discovered in 2001 on a temple site at Hockwold-cum-Wilton in Norfolk. Now part of the collections are Lynne Museum in Kings Lynne. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #Hockwold #LynneMuseum
February 20, 2026 at 7:13 AM
A late Roman jug - part of the Hockwold Hoard which was discovered in 2001 on a temple site at Hockwold-cum-Wilton in Norfolk. Now part of the collections are Lynne Museum in Kings Lynne. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #Hockwold #LynneMuseum
Sunset over Hockwold Washes, RSPB Lakenheath Fen. Birds of note today included 2 Water Pipits, 2 Cattle Egrets and 2 Ravens. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
January 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sunset over Hockwold Washes, RSPB Lakenheath Fen. Birds of note today included 2 Water Pipits, 2 Cattle Egrets and 2 Ravens. #SuffolkBirding #UKBirding
A glorious morning at #RSPBLakenheathFen, made all the better with increasing numbers of waders on Hockwold Washes - Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, 3 Ruff, 8 Avocet, 12 Redshank and 30 Lapwing. #UKBirding #Birds #RSPB
March 20, 2025 at 8:29 AM
A glorious morning at #RSPBLakenheathFen, made all the better with increasing numbers of waders on Hockwold Washes - Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Snipe, 3 Ruff, 8 Avocet, 12 Redshank and 30 Lapwing. #UKBirding #Birds #RSPB
28 Hobby from Joist Fen, RSPB Lakenheath this afternoon. #Suffolkbirding Drake Garganey and two Greenshank on Hockwold Washes #NorfolkBirding
May 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
28 Hobby from Joist Fen, RSPB Lakenheath this afternoon. #Suffolkbirding Drake Garganey and two Greenshank on Hockwold Washes #NorfolkBirding
Pete and I counted 185 Corn Buntings into roost at Hockwold Washes this evening. They roosted in Suffolk but virtually all flew over Norfolk to drop into roost. One Water Pipit too
#SuffolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
#SuffolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
January 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Pete and I counted 185 Corn Buntings into roost at Hockwold Washes this evening. They roosted in Suffolk but virtually all flew over Norfolk to drop into roost. One Water Pipit too
#SuffolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
#SuffolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
Whilst watching the Caspo at Lakenheath, a female Garganey flew to the river and started feeding, then 2 Cranes flew a couple of circuits, mostly high, and occasionally calling to each other - such an evocative sound.
June 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Whilst watching the Caspo at Lakenheath, a female Garganey flew to the river and started feeding, then 2 Cranes flew a couple of circuits, mostly high, and occasionally calling to each other - such an evocative sound.
Fantastic to see this tight flock of 35 Little Gulls fly quickly eastwards through Hockwold Washes this morning at 0909, followed by a further 5 at 0936. Birding magic!
#NorfolkBirding #UKBirding
#NorfolkBirding #UKBirding
April 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Fantastic to see this tight flock of 35 Little Gulls fly quickly eastwards through Hockwold Washes this morning at 0909, followed by a further 5 at 0936. Birding magic!
#NorfolkBirding #UKBirding
#NorfolkBirding #UKBirding
My 7th Caspian Tern, all of which have been in either #SuffolkBirding or #NorfolkBirding this one was in both. My last one in the Brecks was 33 years ago. Inner primaries missing, but a black cap - I think that makes it a 2CY but I stand to be corrected.
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My 7th Caspian Tern, all of which have been in either #SuffolkBirding or #NorfolkBirding this one was in both. My last one in the Brecks was 33 years ago. Inner primaries missing, but a black cap - I think that makes it a 2CY but I stand to be corrected.
Hockwold Washes, pair Garganey on bank just west of washes. Also Whooper Swan. 2 Ruff flew through east. Tree Pipit singing at West Tofts
#NorfolkBirding
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#NorfolkBirding
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April 6, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Hockwold Washes, pair Garganey on bank just west of washes. Also Whooper Swan. 2 Ruff flew through east. Tree Pipit singing at West Tofts
#NorfolkBirding
@birdguides.bsky.social
#NorfolkBirding
@birdguides.bsky.social
Nice views of a Bittern creeping around Hockwold Wash this morning. Finally flushed by a 🚜 @rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath. #norfolkbirds
September 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Nice views of a Bittern creeping around Hockwold Wash this morning. Finally flushed by a 🚜 @rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath. #norfolkbirds
Hockwold Washes at RSPB Lakenheath Fen had a good arrival overnight: Grey Plover, Greenshank, Whimbrel, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa) and Garganey
April 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Hockwold Washes at RSPB Lakenheath Fen had a good arrival overnight: Grey Plover, Greenshank, Whimbrel, 3 Little Ringed Plovers, 2 Common Sandpipers, Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa) and Garganey
A couple of eclipse/immature Pintail - my first of the year, 2 juvenile Hobby and a Great White Egret on Hockwold Wash, a Clouded Yellow flew through.
Earlier, just a dozen species of Moth in their trap. I’m glad it’s not just me. Did include my 2nd & 3rd Vestals though. #teammoth
Earlier, just a dozen species of Moth in their trap. I’m glad it’s not just me. Did include my 2nd & 3rd Vestals though. #teammoth
September 25, 2026 at 11:02 AM
A couple of eclipse/immature Pintail - my first of the year, 2 juvenile Hobby and a Great White Egret on Hockwold Wash, a Clouded Yellow flew through.
Earlier, just a dozen species of Moth in their trap. I’m glad it’s not just me. Did include my 2nd & 3rd Vestals though. #teammoth
Earlier, just a dozen species of Moth in their trap. I’m glad it’s not just me. Did include my 2nd & 3rd Vestals though. #teammoth
Caspian Tern - Hockwold Washes (Norfolk) 14/6/25 #NorfolkBirding #UKRareBird #ukbird #ukbirding #ukrarity @rspbengland.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Caspian Tern - Hockwold Washes (Norfolk) 14/6/25 #NorfolkBirding #UKRareBird #ukbird #ukbirding #ukrarity @rspbengland.bsky.social
Afterwork trip to Lakenheath Fen, no sign of the Great Reed Warbler 6-7.30pm #SuffolkBirding
Hockwold Washes had a drake Garganey, 8 Black-tailed Godwits, Common Sandpiper
#NorfolkBirding
Hockwold Washes had a drake Garganey, 8 Black-tailed Godwits, Common Sandpiper
#NorfolkBirding
May 1, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Afterwork trip to Lakenheath Fen, no sign of the Great Reed Warbler 6-7.30pm #SuffolkBirding
Hockwold Washes had a drake Garganey, 8 Black-tailed Godwits, Common Sandpiper
#NorfolkBirding
Hockwold Washes had a drake Garganey, 8 Black-tailed Godwits, Common Sandpiper
#NorfolkBirding
Spring is in full flow at #RSPBLakenheathFen with the first Grasshopper Warbler back this morning, alongside a plethora of other migrants
April 13, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Spring is in full flow at #RSPBLakenheathFen with the first Grasshopper Warbler back this morning, alongside a plethora of other migrants
Cold, grey with a stiff North-westerly breeze, but some birds @rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath. 6 Ruff, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and an Avocet on Hockwold Wash.
August 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Cold, grey with a stiff North-westerly breeze, but some birds @rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath. 6 Ruff, 4 Black-tailed Godwit and an Avocet on Hockwold Wash.
Bit of a Fens day. Started off at Hockwold Washes and Lakenheath Fen. My first Swift of the year, a drake Garganey, Bitterns and wonderful views of two Otters. Onto Welney, enjoyed all the ducks and waders, including a few limosa.
April 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Bit of a Fens day. Started off at Hockwold Washes and Lakenheath Fen. My first Swift of the year, a drake Garganey, Bitterns and wonderful views of two Otters. Onto Welney, enjoyed all the ducks and waders, including a few limosa.
Thanks to the finder of the Caspian Tern at Hockwold Washes for getting the news out. Great to see this - the last twitchable one in the Brecks was in spring 1992, a few months before I moved here. Flyover Cranes, female Garganey too.
#NorfolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
June 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Thanks to the finder of the Caspian Tern at Hockwold Washes for getting the news out. Great to see this - the last twitchable one in the Brecks was in spring 1992, a few months before I moved here. Flyover Cranes, female Garganey too.
#NorfolkBirding
#NorfolkBirding
6 Black Terns and a Little Gull showing nicely up on the Hockwold Washes at #RSPBLakenheathFen this afternoon. Spring migration keeps delivering!
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
May 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
6 Black Terns and a Little Gull showing nicely up on the Hockwold Washes at #RSPBLakenheathFen this afternoon. Spring migration keeps delivering!
#UKBirding
#UKBirding
Some of the 22 Great Egrets roosting on the Hockwold Washes, RSPB Lakenheath Fen, today. Not far off last year's record count. #UKBirding
August 26, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Some of the 22 Great Egrets roosting on the Hockwold Washes, RSPB Lakenheath Fen, today. Not far off last year's record count. #UKBirding
Tern time at #RSPBLakenheathFen with a fab Caspian Tern found earlier today. Thanks to the finder! 2nd record for the reserve. #RareBirdsUK #SuffolkBirding 🪶
June 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Tern time at #RSPBLakenheathFen with a fab Caspian Tern found earlier today. Thanks to the finder! 2nd record for the reserve. #RareBirdsUK #SuffolkBirding 🪶
2360 Whooper Swans on Hockwold Washes at RSPB Lakenheath Fen early morning was a helluva sight and sound #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding 🪶
November 9, 2024 at 9:32 AM
2360 Whooper Swans on Hockwold Washes at RSPB Lakenheath Fen early morning was a helluva sight and sound #UKBirding #SuffolkBirding 🪶
@rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath, Hockwold Wash: A smart summer-plumaged Grey Plover, Ruff (faeder type?), 5 Redshank, 3 Avocet and a Curlew. Nice views of Hobby too. #norfolkbirds
May 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
@rspb.bsky.social Lakenheath, Hockwold Wash: A smart summer-plumaged Grey Plover, Ruff (faeder type?), 5 Redshank, 3 Avocet and a Curlew. Nice views of Hobby too. #norfolkbirds
Caspian Tern - Hockwold Washes/Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Norfolk/Suffolk) 14/6/25 #NorfolkBirding #SuffolkBirding #UKRareBird #ukbird #ukbirding #ukrarity #RSPBLakenheathFen #bird #CaspianTern @rspbengland.bsky.social
June 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Caspian Tern - Hockwold Washes/Lakenheath Fen RSPB (Norfolk/Suffolk) 14/6/25 #NorfolkBirding #SuffolkBirding #UKRareBird #ukbird #ukbirding #ukrarity #RSPBLakenheathFen #bird #CaspianTern @rspbengland.bsky.social
Arrived at 1 pm for my volunteer shift at RSPB Lakenheath and within 10 minutes I was watching a Caspian Tern on Hockwold Washes, what a bird! Quickly put the news out, then returned to await the arrival of local birders! @patchbirding.blueskysocial #patchgold! #PWC2025 #Birds!
June 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Arrived at 1 pm for my volunteer shift at RSPB Lakenheath and within 10 minutes I was watching a Caspian Tern on Hockwold Washes, what a bird! Quickly put the news out, then returned to await the arrival of local birders! @patchbirding.blueskysocial #patchgold! #PWC2025 #Birds!