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on both these days an owl, presumably the same bird, was seen
hunting the slopes of the sea-wall with daylight at its height.
It seemed almost regardless of our presence, in passing us it merely
rose slightly in the air, on one occasion when it dropped to the
ground it allowed us to walk within a few yards of it. Mundon.
22/10/22, one flew from one of the old trees near the church,
screeching as it did so.
Peregrine (Falco p. peregrinus Tunst.). One observed on
the Old Hall Marshes, 14/10/22. While I was watching this
handsome bird through a high power telescope, from the top
of the wall, I was disturbed by the keeper who, when I informed
him that I was watching a Peregrine, replied that it was quite
likely as this species occasionally frequented the marsh.
Sparrow-Hawk (Accipiter n. nisus (L.)). Globe Outfall,
5/8/23, one being chased by several Turtle Doves.
Grey Heron (Ardea c. cinerea L.). Observed on all visits,
often in small parties.
Brent Goose (Branta b. bernicla (L.)). A party of 200 was
observed off St. Peters, 16/4/22.
Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna (L.)). Occasional birds were
observed in Jan., Feb., March, Aug., Oct. and Nov. During
the visit to Bradwell from 13 to 17 April the Shelduck was
really numerous, parties up to 21 being noted. Probably some
of these birds were on migration.
Teal (Anas c. crecca L.). Ramsey Island, 13/8/22 ten. Gold-
hanger, 15/10/22, party. Old Hall Marshes, 16/10/22, one or
two parties.
Wigeon (Anas penelope L.). Old Hall Marshes, 14/10/22,
twenty-five, 16/10/22, sixteen.
Pochard (Nyroca f. ferina (L.)). Ramsey Island, 17/4/22,
two ; 13/8/22, twelve.
Tufted Duck (Nyroca fuligula (L.)). Old Hall Marshes,
16/10/22, one.
Scaup Duck (Nyroca m. marila (L.)). Lawling Creek, 5/2/22,
6-8 male and female ; 5/3/22, one female.
Goldeneye (Bucephala c. clangula (L.)). Mayland Creek,
n/2/23, a party of under a dozen with one or more mature males.
Velvet Scoter (Oidemia f. fusca (L.)). Several between
Bradwell and St. Peters, 14 and 16/4/22. Lawling Creek,
19/11/22 one, 4/2/23 one or two.